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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.35, 25,110.66 and 13,484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.35, 25,110.66 and 13,484.66 is: 20,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.35 : 25,110.66 = 13,484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.35/25,110.66 = 13,484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.35x = 25,110.66 × 13,484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.35x = 338,608,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,608,637.49/16,732.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.77

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