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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.54, 25,362.86 and 13,974.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.54, 25,362.86 and 13,974.86 is: 21,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.54 : 25,362.86 = 13,974.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.54/25,362.86 = 13,974.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.54x = 25,362.86 × 13,974.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.54x = 354,442,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,442,417.70/16,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.98

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