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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.80, 25,316.70 and 13,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.80, 25,316.70 and 13,597.30 is: 20,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.80 : 25,316.70 = 13,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.80/25,316.70 = 13,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.80x = 25,316.70 × 13,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.80x = 344,238,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,238,764.91/16,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.95

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