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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.70, 25,327.05 and 13,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.70, 25,327.05 and 13,604.20 is: 20,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.70 : 25,327.05 = 13,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.70/25,327.05 = 13,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.70x = 25,327.05 × 13,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.70x = 344,554,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,554,253.61/16,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.30

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