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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.53, 25,137.66 and 14,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.53, 25,137.66 and 14,019.34 is: 20,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.53 : 25,137.66 = 14,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.53/25,137.66 = 14,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.53x = 25,137.66 × 14,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.53x = 352,413,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,413,402.34/16,799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.58

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