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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.80, 25,324.20 and 14,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.80, 25,324.20 and 14,002.80 is: 21,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.80 : 25,324.20 = 14,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.80/25,324.20 = 14,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.80x = 25,324.20 × 14,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.80x = 354,609,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,609,707.76/16,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.20

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