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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.12, 25,259.83 and 13,332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.12, 25,259.83 and 13,332.41 is: 19,967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.12 : 25,259.83 = 13,332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.12/25,259.83 = 13,332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.12x = 25,259.83 × 13,332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.12x = 336,774,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,774,345.18/16,866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.50

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