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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.88, 25,057.40 and 13,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.88, 25,057.40 and 13,552.34 is: 20,299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.88 : 25,057.40 = 13,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.88/25,057.40 = 13,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.88x = 25,057.40 × 13,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.88x = 339,586,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,586,404.32/16,728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.41

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