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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.04, 25,053.87 and 13,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.04, 25,053.87 and 13,775 is: 20,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.04 : 25,053.87 = 13,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.04/25,053.87 = 13,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.04x = 25,053.87 × 13,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.04x = 345,117,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,117,059.25/16,702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.17

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