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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.28, 25,074.24 and 8,920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.28, 25,074.24 and 8,920 is: 13,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.28 : 25,074.24 = 8,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.28/25,074.24 = 8,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.28x = 25,074.24 × 8,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.28x = 223,662,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,662,220.80/16,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.31

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