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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.56, 25,056.14 and 13,776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.56, 25,056.14 and 13,776.44 is: 20,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.56 : 25,056.14 = 13,776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.56/25,056.14 = 13,776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.56x = 25,056.14 × 13,776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.56x = 345,184,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,184,409.34/16,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.32

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