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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.70, 25,499.55 and 13,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.70, 25,499.55 and 13,063.10 is: 19,594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.70 : 25,499.55 = 13,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.70/25,499.55 = 13,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.70x = 25,499.55 × 13,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.70x = 333,103,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,103,171.61/16,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,594.65

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