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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.60, 25,344.06 and 13,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.60, 25,344.06 and 13,214.60 is: 19,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.60 : 25,344.06 = 13,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.60/25,344.06 = 13,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.60x = 25,344.06 × 13,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.60x = 334,911,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,911,615.28/16,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.86

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