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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.92, 25,069.52 and 13,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.92, 25,069.52 and 13,457.24 is: 20,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.92 : 25,069.52 = 13,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.92/25,069.52 = 13,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.92x = 25,069.52 × 13,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.92x = 337,366,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,366,455.62/16,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.64

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