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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.94, 25,245.98 and 13,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.94, 25,245.98 and 13,323.24 is: 19,953.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.94 : 25,245.98 = 13,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.94/25,245.98 = 13,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.94x = 25,245.98 × 13,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.94x = 336,358,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,358,250.58/16,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.70

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