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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.29, 25,111.93 and 13,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.29, 25,111.93 and 13,046.28 is: 19,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.29 : 25,111.93 = 13,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.29/25,111.93 = 13,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.29x = 25,111.93 × 13,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.29x = 327,617,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,617,365.52/16,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.42

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