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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.60, 25,211.40 and 14,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.60, 25,211.40 and 14,503.60 is: 21,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.60 : 25,211.40 = 14,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.60/25,211.40 = 14,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.60x = 25,211.40 × 14,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.60x = 365,656,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,656,061.04/16,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,755.40

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