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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.40, 25,371.70 and 13,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.40, 25,371.70 and 13,006.20 is: 19,529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.40 : 25,371.70 = 13,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.40/25,371.70 = 13,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.40x = 25,371.70 × 13,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.40x = 329,989,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,989,404.54/16,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.00

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