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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.98, 25,258.29 and 14,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.98, 25,258.29 and 14,374.54 is: 21,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.98 : 25,258.29 = 14,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.98/25,258.29 = 14,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.98x = 25,258.29 × 14,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.98x = 363,076,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,076,299.94/16,823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.88

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