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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.76, 25,155.60 and 14,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.76, 25,155.60 and 14,182.92 is: 21,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.76 : 25,155.60 = 14,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.76/25,155.60 = 14,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.76x = 25,155.60 × 14,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.76x = 356,779,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,779,862.35/16,784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.18

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