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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.70, 25,262.70 and 13,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.70, 25,262.70 and 13,337.20 is: 19,983.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.70 : 25,262.70 = 13,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.70/25,262.70 = 13,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.70x = 25,262.70 × 13,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.70x = 336,933,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,933,682.44/16,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.37

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