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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.52, 25,347.12 and 13,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.52, 25,347.12 and 13,622.56 is: 20,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.52 : 25,347.12 = 13,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.52/25,347.12 = 13,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.52x = 25,347.12 × 13,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.52x = 345,292,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,292,663.03/16,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.30

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