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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.04, 25,288.32 and 14,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.04, 25,288.32 and 14,412.80 is: 21,624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.04 : 25,288.32 = 14,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.04/25,288.32 = 14,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.04x = 25,288.32 × 14,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.04x = 364,475,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,475,498.50/16,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.13

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