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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.49, 25,116.99 and 13,650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.49, 25,116.99 and 13,650.73 is: 20,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.49 : 25,116.99 = 13,650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.49/25,116.99 = 13,650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.49x = 25,116.99 × 13,650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.49x = 342,865,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,865,134.92/16,741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.97

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