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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.48, 25,316.03 and 13,737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.48, 25,316.03 and 13,737.79 is: 20,633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.48 : 25,316.03 = 13,737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.48/25,316.03 = 13,737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.48x = 25,316.03 × 13,737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.48x = 347,786,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,786,303.77/16,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.43

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