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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756, 25,093.77 and 14,000.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756, 25,093.77 and 14,000.38 is: 20,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756 : 25,093.77 = 14,000.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756/25,093.77 = 14,000.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756x = 25,093.77 × 14,000.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756x = 351,322,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,322,315.63/16,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.96

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