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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.54, 25,044.12 and 13,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.54, 25,044.12 and 13,768.50 is: 20,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.54 : 25,044.12 = 13,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.54/25,044.12 = 13,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.54x = 25,044.12 × 13,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.54x = 344,819,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,819,966.22/16,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.42

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