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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.30, 25,272.45 and 13,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.30, 25,272.45 and 13,567.80 is: 20,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.30 : 25,272.45 = 13,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.30/25,272.45 = 13,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.30x = 25,272.45 × 13,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.30x = 342,891,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,891,547.11/16,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.70

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