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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.32, 25,077.60 and 13,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.32, 25,077.60 and 13,462.64 is: 20,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.32 : 25,077.60 = 13,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.32/25,077.60 = 13,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.32x = 25,077.60 × 13,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.32x = 337,610,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,610,700.86/16,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.72

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