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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.05, 25,261.93 and 14,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.05, 25,261.93 and 14,654.29 is: 21,962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.05 : 25,261.93 = 14,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.05/25,261.93 = 14,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.05x = 25,261.93 × 14,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.05x = 370,195,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,195,485.23/16,856.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.18

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