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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.60, 25,295.70 and 13,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.60, 25,295.70 and 13,124.30 is: 19,673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.60 : 25,295.70 = 13,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.60/25,295.70 = 13,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.60x = 25,295.70 × 13,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.60x = 331,988,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,988,355.51/16,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.85

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