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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.06, 25,049.07 and 13,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.06, 25,049.07 and 13,417.26 is: 20,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.06 : 25,049.07 = 13,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.06/25,049.07 = 13,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.06x = 25,049.07 × 13,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.06x = 336,089,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,089,884.95/16,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.59

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