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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.76, 25,198.74 and 13,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.76, 25,198.74 and 13,542.84 is: 20,324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.76 : 25,198.74 = 13,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.76/25,198.74 = 13,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.76x = 25,198.74 × 13,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.76x = 341,262,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,262,504.02/16,790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.42

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