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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.60, 25,331.40 and 14,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.60, 25,331.40 and 14,117.40 is: 21,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.60 : 25,331.40 = 14,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.60/25,331.40 = 14,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.60x = 25,331.40 × 14,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.60x = 357,613,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,613,506.36/16,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.10

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