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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.39, 25,278.03 and 13,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.39, 25,278.03 and 13,910.94 is: 20,852.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.39 : 25,278.03 = 13,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.39/25,278.03 = 13,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.39x = 25,278.03 × 13,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.39x = 351,641,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,641,158.65/16,863.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.34

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