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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.46, 25,109.94 and 13,201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.46, 25,109.94 and 13,201.86 is: 19,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.46 : 25,109.94 = 13,201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.46/25,109.94 = 13,201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.46x = 25,109.94 × 13,201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.46x = 331,497,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,497,912.49/16,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.48

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