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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.63, 25,262.08 and 13,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.63, 25,262.08 and 13,333.91 is: 19,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.63 : 25,262.08 = 13,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.63/25,262.08 = 13,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.63x = 25,262.08 × 13,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.63x = 336,842,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,842,330.95/16,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.75

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