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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.70, 25,420.05 and 13,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.70, 25,420.05 and 13,666.20 is: 20,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.70 : 25,420.05 = 13,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.70/25,420.05 = 13,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.70x = 25,420.05 × 13,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.70x = 347,395,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,395,487.31/16,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.30

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