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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.43, 25,277.02 and 13,156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.43, 25,277.02 and 13,156.75 is: 19,735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.43 : 25,277.02 = 13,156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.43/25,277.02 = 13,156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.43x = 25,277.02 × 13,156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.43x = 332,563,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,563,432.89/16,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.03

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