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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.97, 25,145.06 and 14,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.97, 25,145.06 and 14,406.30 is: 21,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.97 : 25,145.06 = 14,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.97/25,145.06 = 14,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.97x = 25,145.06 × 14,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.97x = 362,247,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,247,205.85/16,760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.54

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