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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.79, 25,134.89 and 13,807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.79, 25,134.89 and 13,807.50 is: 20,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.79 : 25,134.89 = 13,807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.79/25,134.89 = 13,807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.79x = 25,134.89 × 13,807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.79x = 347,049,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,049,924.64/16,802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.30

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