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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.46, 25,086.81 and 13,600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.46, 25,086.81 and 13,600.82 is: 20,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.46 : 25,086.81 = 13,600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.46/25,086.81 = 13,600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.46x = 25,086.81 × 13,600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.46x = 341,201,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,201,187.18/16,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.33

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