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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.54, 25,223.94 and 14,203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.54, 25,223.94 and 14,203.35 is: 21,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.54 : 25,223.94 = 14,203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.54/25,223.94 = 14,203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.54x = 25,223.94 × 14,203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.54x = 358,264,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,264,448.20/16,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.77

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