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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.40, 25,373.20 and 13,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.40, 25,373.20 and 13,007.20 is: 19,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.40 : 25,373.20 = 13,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.40/25,373.20 = 13,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.40x = 25,373.20 × 13,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.40x = 330,034,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,034,287.04/16,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.51

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