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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.70, 25,273.05 and 13,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.70, 25,273.05 and 13,568.20 is: 20,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.70 : 25,273.05 = 13,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.70/25,273.05 = 13,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.70x = 25,273.05 × 13,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.70x = 342,909,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,909,797.01/16,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.30

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