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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.60, 25,283.70 and 13,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.60, 25,283.70 and 13,116.30 is: 19,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.60 : 25,283.70 = 13,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.60/25,283.70 = 13,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.60x = 25,283.70 × 13,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.60x = 331,628,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,628,594.31/16,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.85

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