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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.02, 25,359.87 and 13,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.02, 25,359.87 and 13,179.14 is: 19,746.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.02 : 25,359.87 = 13,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.02/25,359.87 = 13,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.02x = 25,359.87 × 13,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.02x = 334,221,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,221,277.11/16,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.01

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