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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.80, 25,229.70 and 14,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.80, 25,229.70 and 14,314.20 is: 21,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.80 : 25,229.70 = 14,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.80/25,229.70 = 14,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.80x = 25,229.70 × 14,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.80x = 361,142,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,142,971.74/16,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.30

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