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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,879.60, 25,319.40 and 13,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,879.60, 25,319.40 and 13,769.20 is: 20,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,879.60 : 25,319.40 = 13,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,879.60/25,319.40 = 13,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,879.60x = 25,319.40 × 13,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,879.60x = 348,627,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,627,882.48/16,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.80

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