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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.68, 25,274.40 and 13,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.68, 25,274.40 and 13,155 is: 19,732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.68 : 25,274.40 = 13,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.68/25,274.40 = 13,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.68x = 25,274.40 × 13,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.68x = 332,484,732
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,484,732/16,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.41

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