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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.32, 25,095.57 and 13,599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.32, 25,095.57 and 13,599.55 is: 20,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.32 : 25,095.57 = 13,599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.32/25,095.57 = 13,599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.32x = 25,095.57 × 13,599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.32x = 341,288,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,288,458.99/16,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.06

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