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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.34, 25,236.36 and 14,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.34, 25,236.36 and 14,089.72 is: 21,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.34 : 25,236.36 = 14,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.34/25,236.36 = 14,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.34x = 25,236.36 × 14,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.34x = 355,573,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,573,246.22/16,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.11

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