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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.16, 25,308.90 and 14,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.16, 25,308.90 and 14,277.24 is: 21,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.16 : 25,308.90 = 14,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.16/25,308.90 = 14,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.16x = 25,308.90 × 14,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.16x = 361,341,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,341,239.44/16,814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,490.29

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