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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.98, 25,111.18 and 14,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.98, 25,111.18 and 14,719.38 is: 22,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.98 : 25,111.18 = 14,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.98/25,111.18 = 14,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.98x = 25,111.18 × 14,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.98x = 369,620,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,620,875.11/16,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.54

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