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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.46, 25,116.69 and 13,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.46, 25,116.69 and 13,049.46 is: 19,574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.46 : 25,116.69 = 13,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.46/25,116.69 = 13,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.46x = 25,116.69 × 13,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.46x = 327,759,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,759,241.49/16,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.19

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