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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.54, 25,068.96 and 13,456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.54, 25,068.96 and 13,456.86 is: 20,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.54 : 25,068.96 = 13,456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.54/25,068.96 = 13,456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.54x = 25,068.96 × 13,456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.54x = 337,349,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,349,485.07/16,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.08

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