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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.98, 25,243.29 and 14,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.98, 25,243.29 and 14,364.54 is: 21,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.98 : 25,243.29 = 14,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.98/25,243.29 = 14,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.98x = 25,243.29 × 14,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.98x = 362,608,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,608,248.94/16,813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.88

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