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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.88, 25,304.94 and 13,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.88, 25,304.94 and 13,487.40 is: 20,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.88 : 25,304.94 = 13,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.88/25,304.94 = 13,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.88x = 25,304.94 × 13,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.88x = 341,297,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,297,847.76/16,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.06

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