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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.20, 25,453.80 and 13,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.20, 25,453.80 and 13,688.70 is: 20,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.20 : 25,453.80 = 13,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.20/25,453.80 = 13,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.20x = 25,453.80 × 13,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.20x = 348,429,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,429,432.06/16,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.05

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