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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.98, 25,256.79 and 14,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.98, 25,256.79 and 14,373.54 is: 21,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.98 : 25,256.79 = 14,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.98/25,256.79 = 14,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.98x = 25,256.79 × 14,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.98x = 363,029,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,029,481.34/16,822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,579.38

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