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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.33, 25,436.34 and 13,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.33, 25,436.34 and 13,253.36 is: 19,876.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.33 : 25,436.34 = 13,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.33/25,436.34 = 13,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.33x = 25,436.34 × 13,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.33x = 337,116,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,116,971.10/16,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.79

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