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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.52, 25,079.76 and 13,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.52, 25,079.76 and 13,602.40 is: 20,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.52 : 25,079.76 = 13,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.52/25,079.76 = 13,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.52x = 25,079.76 × 13,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.52x = 341,144,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,144,927.42/16,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.05

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