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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.27, 25,301.85 and 13,114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.27, 25,301.85 and 13,114.97 is: 19,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.27 : 25,301.85 = 13,114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.27/25,301.85 = 13,114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.27x = 25,301.85 × 13,114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.27x = 331,832,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,832,938.12/16,893.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.91

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