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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.83, 25,437.09 and 13,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.83, 25,437.09 and 13,253.86 is: 19,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.83 : 25,437.09 = 13,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.83/25,437.09 = 13,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.83x = 25,437.09 × 13,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.83x = 337,139,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,139,629.67/16,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,877.55

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