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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.89, 25,126.47 and 13,620.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.89, 25,126.47 and 13,620.17 is: 20,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.89 : 25,126.47 = 13,620.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.89/25,126.47 = 13,620.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.89x = 25,126.47 × 13,620.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.89x = 342,226,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,226,667.27/16,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.02

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