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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.95, 25,247.84 and 14,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.95, 25,247.84 and 14,097.33 is: 21,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.95 : 25,247.84 = 14,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.95/25,247.84 = 14,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.95x = 25,247.84 × 14,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.95x = 355,927,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,927,061.78/16,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.57

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