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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.20, 25,385.10 and 13,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.20, 25,385.10 and 13,213.60 is: 19,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.20 : 25,385.10 = 13,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.20/25,385.10 = 13,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.20x = 25,385.10 × 13,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.20x = 335,428,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,428,557.36/16,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.39

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