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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.60, 25,478.70 and 13,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.60, 25,478.70 and 13,246.30 is: 19,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.60 : 25,478.70 = 13,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.60/25,478.70 = 13,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.60x = 25,478.70 × 13,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.60x = 337,498,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,498,503.81/16,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.82

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