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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.12, 25,391.93 and 13,446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.12, 25,391.93 and 13,446.53 is: 20,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.12 : 25,391.93 = 13,446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.12/25,391.93 = 13,446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.12x = 25,391.93 × 13,446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.12x = 341,433,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,433,249.53/16,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.45

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