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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.80, 25,271.70 and 13,567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.80, 25,271.70 and 13,567.30 is: 20,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.80 : 25,271.70 = 13,567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.80/25,271.70 = 13,567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.80x = 25,271.70 × 13,567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.80x = 342,868,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,868,735.41/16,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.95

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