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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.84, 25,272.24 and 13,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.84, 25,272.24 and 13,591.84 is: 20,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.84 : 25,272.24 = 13,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.84/25,272.24 = 13,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.84x = 25,272.24 × 13,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.84x = 343,496,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,496,242.52/16,839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.83

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