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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.19, 25,137.68 and 13,248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.19, 25,137.68 and 13,248.71 is: 19,854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.19 : 25,137.68 = 13,248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.19/25,137.68 = 13,248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.19x = 25,137.68 × 13,248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.19x = 333,041,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,041,640.46/16,774.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.42

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