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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.94, 25,236.36 and 14,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.94, 25,236.36 and 14,089.32 is: 21,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.94 : 25,236.36 = 14,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.94/25,236.36 = 14,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.94x = 25,236.36 × 14,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.94x = 355,563,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,563,151.68/16,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.01

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