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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.03, 25,096.64 and 13,636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.03, 25,096.64 and 13,636.15 is: 20,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.03 : 25,096.64 = 13,636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.03/25,096.64 = 13,636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.03x = 25,096.64 × 13,636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.03x = 342,221,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,221,416.61/16,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.74

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