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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.80, 25,236.42 and 14,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.80, 25,236.42 and 14,213.44 is: 21,294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.80 : 25,236.42 = 14,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.80/25,236.42 = 14,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.80x = 25,236.42 × 14,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.80x = 358,696,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,696,341.48/16,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.19

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