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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.79, 25,144.02 and 14,028.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.79, 25,144.02 and 14,028.17 is: 21,015.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.79 : 25,144.02 = 14,028.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.79/25,144.02 = 14,028.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.79x = 25,144.02 × 14,028.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.79x = 352,724,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,724,461.32/16,783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.79

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