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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.72, 25,237.92 and 13,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.72, 25,237.92 and 13,352.64 is: 19,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.72 : 25,237.92 = 13,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.72/25,237.92 = 13,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.72x = 25,237.92 × 13,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.72x = 336,992,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,992,860.11/16,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.98

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