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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.89, 25,081.63 and 13,219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.89, 25,081.63 and 13,219.15 is: 19,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.89 : 25,081.63 = 13,219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.89/25,081.63 = 13,219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.89x = 25,081.63 × 13,219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.89x = 331,557,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,557,829.21/16,753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.90

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