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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.04, 25,052.37 and 13,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.04, 25,052.37 and 13,774 is: 20,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.04 : 25,052.37 = 13,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.04/25,052.37 = 13,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.04x = 25,052.37 × 13,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.04x = 345,071,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,071,344.38/16,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.67

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