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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.80, 25,234.92 and 14,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.80, 25,234.92 and 14,212.44 is: 21,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.80 : 25,234.92 = 14,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.80/25,234.92 = 14,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.80x = 25,234.92 × 14,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.80x = 358,649,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,649,786.40/16,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.69

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