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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.80, 25,316.40 and 13,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.80, 25,316.40 and 13,959.20 is: 20,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.80 : 25,316.40 = 13,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.80/25,316.40 = 13,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.80x = 25,316.40 × 13,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.80x = 353,396,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,396,690.88/16,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.01

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