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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.60, 25,254.90 and 13,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.60, 25,254.90 and 13,726.20 is: 20,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.60 : 25,254.90 = 13,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.60/25,254.90 = 13,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.60x = 25,254.90 × 13,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.60x = 346,653,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,653,808.38/16,836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.30

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