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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.70, 25,241.46 and 14,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.70, 25,241.46 and 14,093.08 is: 21,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.70 : 25,241.46 = 14,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.70/25,241.46 = 14,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.70x = 25,241.46 × 14,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.70x = 355,729,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,729,915.10/16,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.20

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