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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.36, 25,041.60 and 13,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.36, 25,041.60 and 13,424.16 is: 20,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.36 : 25,041.60 = 13,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.36/25,041.60 = 13,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.36x = 25,041.60 × 13,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.36x = 336,162,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,162,445.06/16,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,120.62

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