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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.36, 25,113.60 and 13,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.36, 25,113.60 and 13,472.16 is: 20,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.36 : 25,113.60 = 13,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.36/25,113.60 = 13,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.36x = 25,113.60 × 13,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.36x = 338,334,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,334,437.38/16,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.61

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