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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.94, 25,237.86 and 14,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.94, 25,237.86 and 14,090.32 is: 21,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.94 : 25,237.86 = 14,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.94/25,237.86 = 14,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.94x = 25,237.86 × 14,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.94x = 355,609,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,609,523.52/16,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.51

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