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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.96, 25,224.36 and 14,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.96, 25,224.36 and 14,358.64 is: 21,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.96 : 25,224.36 = 14,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.96/25,224.36 = 14,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.96x = 25,224.36 × 14,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.96x = 362,187,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,187,504.47/16,822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.36

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