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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.60, 25,432.80 and 13,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.60, 25,432.80 and 13,662.40 is: 20,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.60 : 25,432.80 = 13,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.60/25,432.80 = 13,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.60x = 25,432.80 × 13,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.60x = 347,473,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,473,086.72/16,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.21

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