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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.53, 25,136.16 and 14,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.53, 25,136.16 and 14,018.34 is: 20,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.53 : 25,136.16 = 14,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.53/25,136.16 = 14,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.53x = 25,136.16 × 14,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.53x = 352,367,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,367,237.17/16,798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.08

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