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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.70, 25,225.20 and 13,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.70, 25,225.20 and 13,312.20 is: 19,945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.70 : 25,225.20 = 13,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.70/25,225.20 = 13,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.70x = 25,225.20 × 13,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.70x = 335,802,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,802,907.44/16,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.88

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