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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.54, 25,048.62 and 13,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.54, 25,048.62 and 13,771.50 is: 20,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.54 : 25,048.62 = 13,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.54/25,048.62 = 13,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.54x = 25,048.62 × 13,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.54x = 344,957,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,957,070.33/16,698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.92

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