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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.74, 25,245.67 and 13,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.74, 25,245.67 and 13,323.02 is: 19,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.74 : 25,245.67 = 13,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.74/25,245.67 = 13,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.74x = 25,245.67 × 13,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.74x = 336,348,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,348,566.32/16,856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.36

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