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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.40, 25,266.60 and 13,891.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.40, 25,266.60 and 13,891.95 is: 20,837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.40 : 25,266.60 = 13,891.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.40/25,266.60 = 13,891.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.40x = 25,266.60 × 13,891.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.40x = 351,002,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,002,343.87/16,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.93

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