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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.45, 25,242.58 and 14,093.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.45, 25,242.58 and 14,093.83 is: 21,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.45 : 25,242.58 = 14,093.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.45/25,242.58 = 14,093.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.45x = 25,242.58 × 14,093.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.45x = 355,764,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,764,631.28/16,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.32

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