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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.04, 25,425.44 and 14,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.04, 25,425.44 and 14,016.36 is: 21,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.04 : 25,425.44 = 14,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.04/25,425.44 = 14,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.04x = 25,425.44 × 14,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.04x = 356,372,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,372,050.12/16,874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.55

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