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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.80, 25,066.36 and 13,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.80, 25,066.36 and 13,455.12 is: 20,192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.80 : 25,066.36 = 13,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.80/25,066.36 = 13,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.80x = 25,066.36 × 13,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.80x = 337,270,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,270,881.76/16,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.48

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