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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.84, 25,270.74 and 13,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.84, 25,270.74 and 13,590.84 is: 20,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.84 : 25,270.74 = 13,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.84/25,270.74 = 13,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.84x = 25,270.74 × 13,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.84x = 343,450,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,450,584.02/16,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.33

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