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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.70, 25,239.96 and 14,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.70, 25,239.96 and 14,092.08 is: 21,111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.70 : 25,239.96 = 14,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.70/25,239.96 = 14,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.70x = 25,239.96 × 14,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.70x = 355,683,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,683,535.52/16,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.70

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