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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.40, 25,211.88 and 13,877.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.40, 25,211.88 and 13,877.52 is: 20,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.40 : 25,211.88 = 13,877.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.40/25,211.88 = 13,877.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.40x = 25,211.88 × 13,877.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.40x = 349,878,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,878,368.94/16,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.01

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