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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.77, 25,152.62 and 14,180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.77, 25,152.62 and 14,180.91 is: 21,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.77 : 25,152.62 = 14,180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.77/25,152.62 = 14,180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.77x = 25,152.62 × 14,180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.77x = 356,686,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,686,969.58/16,782.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.17

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