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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.49, 25,130.65 and 13,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.49, 25,130.65 and 13,244.01 is: 19,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.49 : 25,130.65 = 13,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.49/25,130.65 = 13,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.49x = 25,130.65 × 13,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.49x = 332,830,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,830,546.80/16,769.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.39

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