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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.96, 25,089.06 and 13,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.96, 25,089.06 and 13,602.32 is: 20,403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.96 : 25,089.06 = 13,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.96/25,089.06 = 13,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.96x = 25,089.06 × 13,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.96x = 341,269,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,269,422.62/16,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.58

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