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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.92, 25,210.92 and 14,196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.92, 25,210.92 and 14,196.32 is: 21,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.92 : 25,210.92 = 14,196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.92/25,210.92 = 14,196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.92x = 25,210.92 × 14,196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.92x = 357,902,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,902,287.81/16,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.36

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