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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.90, 25,212.63 and 13,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.90, 25,212.63 and 13,878.02 is: 20,786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.90 : 25,212.63 = 13,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.90/25,212.63 = 13,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.90x = 25,212.63 × 13,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.90x = 349,901,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,901,383.39/16,832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.76

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