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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.64, 25,319.34 and 13,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.64, 25,319.34 and 13,726.76 is: 20,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.64 : 25,319.34 = 13,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.64/25,319.34 = 13,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.64x = 25,319.34 × 13,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.64x = 347,552,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,552,503.54/16,903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,560.81

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