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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.92, 25,209.42 and 14,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.92, 25,209.42 and 14,195.32 is: 21,266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.92 : 25,209.42 = 14,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.92/25,209.42 = 14,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.92x = 25,209.42 × 14,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.92x = 357,855,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,855,783.91/16,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.86

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