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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.32, 25,115.78 and 14,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.32, 25,115.78 and 14,679.27 is: 21,939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.32 : 25,115.78 = 14,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.32/25,115.78 = 14,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.32x = 25,115.78 × 14,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.32x = 368,681,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,681,242.48/16,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.67

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