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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.77, 25,063.59 and 13,591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.77, 25,063.59 and 13,591.53 is: 20,365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.77 : 25,063.59 = 13,591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.77/25,063.59 = 13,591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.77x = 25,063.59 × 13,591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.77x = 340,652,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,652,535.39/16,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.71

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