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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.20, 25,477.80 and 13,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.20, 25,477.80 and 13,097.20 is: 19,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.20 : 25,477.80 = 13,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.20/25,477.80 = 13,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.20x = 25,477.80 × 13,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.20x = 333,687,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,687,842.16/16,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.80

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