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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.26, 25,275.12 and 13,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.26, 25,275.12 and 13,771.62 is: 20,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.26 : 25,275.12 = 13,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.26/25,275.12 = 13,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.26x = 25,275.12 × 13,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.26x = 348,079,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,079,348.09/16,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.24

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