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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.70, 25,250.55 and 14,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.70, 25,250.55 and 14,209.30 is: 21,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.70 : 25,250.55 = 14,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.70/25,250.55 = 14,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.70x = 25,250.55 × 14,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.70x = 358,792,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,792,640.12/16,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.95

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