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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.70, 25,190.55 and 14,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.70, 25,190.55 and 14,169.30 is: 21,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.70 : 25,190.55 = 14,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.70/25,190.55 = 14,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.70x = 25,190.55 × 14,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.70x = 356,932,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,932,460.12/16,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.95

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