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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.70, 25,217.55 and 14,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.70, 25,217.55 and 14,187.30 is: 21,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.70 : 25,217.55 = 14,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.70/25,217.55 = 14,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.70x = 25,217.55 × 14,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.70x = 357,768,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,768,947.12/16,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.95

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