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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.96, 25,084.56 and 13,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.96, 25,084.56 and 13,599.32 is: 20,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.96 : 25,084.56 = 13,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.96/25,084.56 = 13,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.96x = 25,084.56 × 13,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.96x = 341,132,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,132,958.50/16,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.08

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