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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.27, 25,180.51 and 13,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.27, 25,180.51 and 13,837.98 is: 20,699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.27 : 25,180.51 = 13,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.27/25,180.51 = 13,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.27x = 25,180.51 × 13,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.27x = 348,447,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,447,393.77/16,833.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.92

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