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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.60, 25,187.40 and 14,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.60, 25,187.40 and 14,199.60 is: 21,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.60 : 25,187.40 = 14,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.60/25,187.40 = 14,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.60x = 25,187.40 × 14,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.60x = 357,651,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,651,005.04/16,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.40

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