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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.92, 25,187.82 and 13,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.92, 25,187.82 and 13,510.12 is: 20,237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.92 : 25,187.82 = 13,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.92/25,187.82 = 13,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.92x = 25,187.82 × 13,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.92x = 340,290,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,290,470.74/16,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.41

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