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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.16, 25,247.70 and 13,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.16, 25,247.70 and 13,544.28 is: 20,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.16 : 25,247.70 = 13,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.16/25,247.70 = 13,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.16x = 25,247.70 × 13,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.16x = 341,961,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,961,918.16/16,823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.85

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