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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.20, 25,251.21 and 14,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.20, 25,251.21 and 14,099.58 is: 21,122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.20 : 25,251.21 = 14,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.20/25,251.21 = 14,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.20x = 25,251.21 × 14,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.20x = 356,031,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,031,455.49/16,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.94

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