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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.72, 25,118.57 and 13,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.72, 25,118.57 and 13,050.71 is: 19,576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.72 : 25,118.57 = 13,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.72/25,118.57 = 13,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.72x = 25,118.57 × 13,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.72x = 327,814,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,814,981.84/16,745.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.05

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