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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.52, 25,344.12 and 13,620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.52, 25,344.12 and 13,620.56 is: 20,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.52 : 25,344.12 = 13,620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.52/25,344.12 = 13,620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.52x = 25,344.12 × 13,620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.52x = 345,201,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,201,107.11/16,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.30

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