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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.76, 25,158.60 and 14,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.76, 25,158.60 and 14,184.92 is: 21,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.76 : 25,158.60 = 14,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.76/25,158.60 = 14,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.76x = 25,158.60 × 14,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.76x = 356,872,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,872,728.31/16,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.18

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