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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.63, 25,035.50 and 13,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.63, 25,035.50 and 13,526.48 is: 20,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.63 : 25,035.50 = 13,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.63/25,035.50 = 13,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.63x = 25,035.50 × 13,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.63x = 338,641,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,641,997.23/16,697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.85

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