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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.16, 25,262.07 and 14,381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.16, 25,262.07 and 14,381.16 is: 21,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.16 : 25,262.07 = 14,381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.16/25,262.07 = 14,381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.16x = 25,262.07 × 14,381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.16x = 363,297,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,297,870.60/16,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,579.71

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