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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.45, 25,245.59 and 14,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.45, 25,245.59 and 14,095.83 is: 21,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.45 : 25,245.59 = 14,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.45/25,245.59 = 14,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.45x = 25,245.59 × 14,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.45x = 355,857,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,857,474.41/16,851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.32

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