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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.67, 25,312.01 and 13,171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.67, 25,312.01 and 13,171.35 is: 19,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.67 : 25,312.01 = 13,171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.67/25,312.01 = 13,171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.67x = 25,312.01 × 13,171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.67x = 333,393,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,393,277.06/16,874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.03

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