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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.26, 25,467.49 and 14,005.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.26, 25,467.49 and 14,005.17 is: 21,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.26 : 25,467.49 = 14,005.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.26/25,467.49 = 14,005.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.26x = 25,467.49 × 14,005.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.26x = 356,676,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,676,491.91/16,902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.30

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