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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.32, 25,111.08 and 13,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.32, 25,111.08 and 13,063.32 is: 19,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.32 : 25,111.08 = 13,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.32/25,111.08 = 13,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.32x = 25,111.08 × 13,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.32x = 328,034,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,034,073.59/16,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.73

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