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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.70, 25,316.55 and 13,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.70, 25,316.55 and 13,597.20 is: 20,395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.70 : 25,316.55 = 13,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.70/25,316.55 = 13,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.70x = 25,316.55 × 13,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.70x = 344,234,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,234,193.66/16,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.80

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