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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.73, 25,277.40 and 13,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.73, 25,277.40 and 13,712.04 is: 20,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.73 : 25,277.40 = 13,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.73/25,277.40 = 13,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.73x = 25,277.40 × 13,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.73x = 346,604,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,604,719.90/16,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.79

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