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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.16, 25,319.47 and 14,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.16, 25,319.47 and 14,284.24 is: 21,500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.16 : 25,319.47 = 14,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.16/25,319.47 = 14,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.16x = 25,319.47 × 14,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.16x = 361,669,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,669,386.15/16,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.86

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