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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.16, 25,316.44 and 14,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.16, 25,316.44 and 14,282.24 is: 21,497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.16 : 25,316.44 = 14,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.16/25,316.44 = 14,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.16x = 25,316.44 × 14,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.16x = 361,575,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,575,472.03/16,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,497.83

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