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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.94, 25,130.28 and 14,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.94, 25,130.28 and 14,158.28 is: 21,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.94 : 25,130.28 = 14,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.94/25,130.28 = 14,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.94x = 25,130.28 × 14,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.94x = 355,801,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,801,540.72/16,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.92

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