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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.99, 25,131.40 and 13,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.99, 25,131.40 and 13,244.51 is: 19,848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.99 : 25,131.40 = 13,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.99/25,131.40 = 13,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.99x = 25,131.40 × 13,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.99x = 332,853,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,853,012.39/16,769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.13

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