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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.92, 25,207.92 and 14,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.92, 25,207.92 and 14,194.32 is: 21,265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.92 : 25,207.92 = 14,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.92/25,207.92 = 14,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.92x = 25,207.92 × 14,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.92x = 357,809,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,809,283.01/16,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.36

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