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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.88, 25,307.94 and 13,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.88, 25,307.94 and 13,489.40 is: 20,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.88 : 25,307.94 = 13,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.88/25,307.94 = 13,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.88x = 25,307.94 × 13,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.88x = 341,388,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,388,925.84/16,897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.06

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