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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.76, 25,152.60 and 14,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.76, 25,152.60 and 14,180.92 is: 21,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.76 : 25,152.60 = 14,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.76/25,152.60 = 14,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.76x = 25,152.60 × 14,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.76x = 356,687,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,687,008.39/16,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.18

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