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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.48, 25,093.91 and 14,113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.48, 25,093.91 and 14,113.73 is: 21,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.48 : 25,093.91 = 14,113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.48/25,093.91 = 14,113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.48x = 25,093.91 × 14,113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.48x = 354,168,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,168,768.40/16,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.34

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