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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.38, 25,336.08 and 14,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.38, 25,336.08 and 14,275.03 is: 21,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.38 : 25,336.08 = 14,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.38/25,336.08 = 14,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.38x = 25,336.08 × 14,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.38x = 361,673,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,673,175.40/16,873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,434.54

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