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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.97, 25,135.83 and 13,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.97, 25,135.83 and 13,247.46 is: 19,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.97 : 25,135.83 = 13,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.97/25,135.83 = 13,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.97x = 25,135.83 × 13,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.97x = 332,985,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,985,902.49/16,772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.53

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