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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.04, 25,390.46 and 14,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.04, 25,390.46 and 14,695.04 is: 22,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.04 : 25,390.46 = 14,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.04/25,390.46 = 14,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.04x = 25,390.46 × 14,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.04x = 373,113,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,113,825.32/16,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.76

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