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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.54, 25,475.93 and 13,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.54, 25,475.93 and 13,483.96 is: 20,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.54 : 25,475.93 = 13,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.54/25,475.93 = 13,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.54x = 25,475.93 × 13,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.54x = 343,516,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,516,421.08/16,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.73

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