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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.70, 25,318.05 and 13,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.70, 25,318.05 and 13,598.20 is: 20,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.70 : 25,318.05 = 13,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.70/25,318.05 = 13,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.70x = 25,318.05 × 13,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.70x = 344,279,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,279,907.51/16,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.30

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