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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,988.94, 25,449.39 and 13,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,988.94, 25,449.39 and 13,273.74 is: 19,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,988.94 : 25,449.39 = 13,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,988.94/25,449.39 = 13,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,988.94x = 25,449.39 × 13,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,988.94x = 337,808,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,808,586.02/16,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.03

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