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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.70, 25,055.55 and 14,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.70, 25,055.55 and 14,079.30 is: 21,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.70 : 25,055.55 = 14,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.70/25,055.55 = 14,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.70x = 25,055.55 × 14,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.70x = 352,764,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,764,605.12/16,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.95

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