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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.60, 25,323.60 and 14,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.60, 25,323.60 and 14,424.80 is: 21,612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.60 : 25,323.60 = 14,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.60/25,323.60 = 14,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.60x = 25,323.60 × 14,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.60x = 365,287,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,287,865.28/16,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.62

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