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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.05, 25,263.43 and 14,655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.05, 25,263.43 and 14,655.29 is: 21,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.05 : 25,263.43 = 14,655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.05/25,263.43 = 14,655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.05x = 25,263.43 × 14,655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.05x = 370,242,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,242,693.45/16,857.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.68

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