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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.97, 25,131.33 and 13,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.97, 25,131.33 and 13,244.45 is: 19,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.97 : 25,131.33 = 13,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.97/25,131.33 = 13,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.97x = 25,131.33 × 13,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.97x = 332,850,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,850,517.96/16,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.01

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