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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.70, 25,249.05 and 14,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.70, 25,249.05 and 14,208.30 is: 21,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.70 : 25,249.05 = 14,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.70/25,249.05 = 14,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.70x = 25,249.05 × 14,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.70x = 358,746,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,746,077.12/16,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.45

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