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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.04, 25,115.84 and 13,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.04, 25,115.84 and 13,292.16 is: 19,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.04 : 25,115.84 = 13,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.04/25,115.84 = 13,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.04x = 25,115.84 × 13,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.04x = 333,843,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,843,763.81/16,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.33

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