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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.56, 25,060.64 and 13,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.56, 25,060.64 and 13,779.44 is: 20,669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.56 : 25,060.64 = 13,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.56/25,060.64 = 13,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.56x = 25,060.64 × 13,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.56x = 345,321,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,321,585.24/16,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.82

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