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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.98, 25,138.82 and 13,249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.98, 25,138.82 and 13,249.46 is: 19,855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.98 : 25,138.82 = 13,249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.98/25,138.82 = 13,249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.98x = 25,138.82 × 13,249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.98x = 333,075,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,075,790.04/16,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.51

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