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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.98, 25,177.23 and 13,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.98, 25,177.23 and 13,466.79 is: 20,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.98 : 25,177.23 = 13,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.98/25,177.23 = 13,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.98x = 25,177.23 × 13,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.98x = 339,056,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,056,469.19/16,813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.15

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