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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.80, 25,322.70 and 13,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.80, 25,322.70 and 13,601.30 is: 20,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.80 : 25,322.70 = 13,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.80/25,322.70 = 13,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.80x = 25,322.70 × 13,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.80x = 344,421,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,421,639.51/16,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.95

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