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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.42, 25,361.10 and 13,626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.42, 25,361.10 and 13,626.90 is: 20,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.42 : 25,361.10 = 13,626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.42/25,361.10 = 13,626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.42x = 25,361.10 × 13,626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.42x = 345,593,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,593,173.59/16,941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.30

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