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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.60, 25,256.70 and 13,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.60, 25,256.70 and 13,098.30 is: 19,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.60 : 25,256.70 = 13,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.60/25,256.70 = 13,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.60x = 25,256.70 × 13,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.60x = 330,819,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,819,833.61/16,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.86

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