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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.14, 25,224.03 and 13,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.14, 25,224.03 and 13,663.32 is: 20,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.14 : 25,224.03 = 13,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.14/25,224.03 = 13,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.14x = 25,224.03 × 13,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.14x = 344,643,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,643,993.58/16,840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.63

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