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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.40, 25,225.34 and 13,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.40, 25,225.34 and 13,886.52 is: 20,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.40 : 25,225.34 = 13,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.40/25,225.34 = 13,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.40x = 25,225.34 × 13,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.40x = 350,292,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,292,188.42/16,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.47

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