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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.41, 25,321.36 and 14,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.41, 25,321.36 and 14,285.49 is: 21,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.41 : 25,321.36 = 14,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.41/25,321.36 = 14,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.41x = 25,321.36 × 14,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.41x = 361,727,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,727,999.35/16,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.75

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