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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.36, 25,270.31 and 13,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.36, 25,270.31 and 13,341.86 is: 20,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.36 : 25,270.31 = 13,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.36/25,270.31 = 13,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.36x = 25,270.31 × 13,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.36x = 337,152,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,152,939.94/16,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.59

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