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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.16, 25,320.98 and 14,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.16, 25,320.98 and 14,285.24 is: 21,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.16 : 25,320.98 = 14,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.16/25,320.98 = 14,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.16x = 25,320.98 × 14,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.16x = 361,716,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,716,276.34/16,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.37

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