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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.32, 25,071.60 and 13,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.32, 25,071.60 and 13,458.64 is: 20,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.32 : 25,071.60 = 13,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.32/25,071.60 = 13,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.32x = 25,071.60 × 13,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.32x = 337,429,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,429,638.62/16,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.72

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