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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.29, 25,143.97 and 14,489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.29, 25,143.97 and 14,489.53 is: 21,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.29 : 25,143.97 = 14,489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.29/25,143.97 = 14,489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.29x = 25,143.97 × 14,489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.29x = 364,324,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,324,307.63/16,802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.02

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