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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.04, 25,462.53 and 13,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.04, 25,462.53 and 13,280.36 is: 19,920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.04 : 25,462.53 = 13,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.04/25,462.53 = 13,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.04x = 25,462.53 × 13,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.04x = 338,151,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,151,437.60/16,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.51

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