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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.38, 25,098.78 and 13,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.38, 25,098.78 and 13,476.68 is: 20,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.38 : 25,098.78 = 13,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.38/25,098.78 = 13,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.38x = 25,098.78 × 13,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.38x = 338,248,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,248,226.45/16,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.86

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