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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.66, 25,168.94 and 14,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.66, 25,168.94 and 14,601.10 is: 21,793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.66 : 25,168.94 = 14,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.66/25,168.94 = 14,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.66x = 25,168.94 × 14,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.66x = 367,494,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,494,010.98/16,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.36

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