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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.90, 25,506.88 and 13,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.90, 25,506.88 and 13,526.62 is: 20,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.90 : 25,506.88 = 13,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.90/25,506.88 = 13,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.90x = 25,506.88 × 13,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.90x = 345,021,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,021,873.15/16,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.52

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