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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,970.54, 25,474.43 and 13,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,970.54, 25,474.43 and 13,482.96 is: 20,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,970.54 : 25,474.43 = 13,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,970.54/25,474.43 = 13,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,970.54x = 25,474.43 × 13,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,970.54x = 343,470,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,470,653.30/16,970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.24

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