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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.20, 25,188.45 and 13,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.20, 25,188.45 and 13,287.70 is: 19,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.20 : 25,188.45 = 13,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.20/25,188.45 = 13,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.20x = 25,188.45 × 13,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.20x = 334,696,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,696,567.07/16,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.14

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