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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.67, 25,245.99 and 14,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.67, 25,245.99 and 14,348.49 is: 21,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.67 : 25,245.99 = 14,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.67/25,245.99 = 14,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.67x = 25,245.99 × 14,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.67x = 362,241,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,241,835.06/16,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,508.66

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