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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.58, 25,397.62 and 13,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.58, 25,397.62 and 13,771.52 is: 20,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.58 : 25,397.62 = 13,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.58/25,397.62 = 13,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.58x = 25,397.62 × 13,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.58x = 349,763,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,763,762.92/16,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.54

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