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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.84, 25,226.46 and 14,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.84, 25,226.46 and 14,149.44 is: 21,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.84 : 25,226.46 = 14,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.84/25,226.46 = 14,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.84x = 25,226.46 × 14,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.84x = 356,940,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,940,282.18/16,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.58

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