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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.83, 25,438.59 and 13,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.83, 25,438.59 and 13,254.86 is: 19,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.83 : 25,438.59 = 13,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.83/25,438.59 = 13,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.83x = 25,438.59 × 13,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.83x = 337,184,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,184,949.05/16,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.04

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