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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.02, 25,172.64 and 13,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.02, 25,172.64 and 13,832.73 is: 20,692.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.02 : 25,172.64 = 13,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.02/25,172.64 = 13,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.02x = 25,172.64 × 13,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.02x = 348,206,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,206,332.51/16,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.06

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