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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.70, 25,232.70 and 13,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.70, 25,232.70 and 13,317.20 is: 19,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.70 : 25,232.70 = 13,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.70/25,232.70 = 13,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.70x = 25,232.70 × 13,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.70x = 336,028,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,028,912.44/16,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.38

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