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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.60, 25,265.70 and 13,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.60, 25,265.70 and 13,104.30 is: 19,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.60 : 25,265.70 = 13,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.60/25,265.70 = 13,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.60x = 25,265.70 × 13,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.60x = 331,089,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,089,312.51/16,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.85

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