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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.85, 25,112.91 and 13,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.85, 25,112.91 and 13,486.16 is: 20,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.85 : 25,112.91 = 13,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.85/25,112.91 = 13,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.85x = 25,112.91 × 13,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.85x = 338,676,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,676,596.76/16,733.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.01

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