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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.10, 25,246.65 and 14,239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.10, 25,246.65 and 14,239.10 is: 21,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.10 : 25,246.65 = 14,239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.10/25,246.65 = 14,239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.10x = 25,246.65 × 14,239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.10x = 359,489,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,489,574.02/16,831.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.65

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