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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.38, 25,441.98 and 13,616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.38, 25,441.98 and 13,616.74 is: 20,443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.38 : 25,441.98 = 13,616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.38/25,441.98 = 13,616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.38x = 25,441.98 × 13,616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.38x = 346,436,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,436,826.75/16,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.12

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