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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.53, 25,134.66 and 14,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.53, 25,134.66 and 14,017.34 is: 20,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.53 : 25,134.66 = 14,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.53/25,134.66 = 14,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.53x = 25,134.66 × 14,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.53x = 352,320,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,320,949.33/16,797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.58

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