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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.89, 25,139.86 and 14,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.89, 25,139.86 and 14,528.76 is: 21,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.89 : 25,139.86 = 14,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.89/25,139.86 = 14,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.89x = 25,139.86 × 14,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.89x = 365,250,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,250,992.37/16,693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.32

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