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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.44, 25,342.17 and 14,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.44, 25,342.17 and 14,279.09 is: 21,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.44 : 25,342.17 = 14,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.44/25,342.17 = 14,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.44x = 25,342.17 × 14,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.44x = 361,862,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,862,945.97/16,877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.63

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