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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.64, 25,335.84 and 13,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.64, 25,335.84 and 13,737.76 is: 20,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.64 : 25,335.84 = 13,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.64/25,335.84 = 13,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.64x = 25,335.84 × 13,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.64x = 348,057,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,057,689.32/16,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.30

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