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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,987.62, 25,367.04 and 13,873.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,987.62, 25,367.04 and 13,873.81 is: 20,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,987.62 : 25,367.04 = 13,873.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,987.62/25,367.04 = 13,873.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,987.62x = 25,367.04 × 13,873.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,987.62x = 351,937,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,937,347.49/16,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.28

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