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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.80, 25,235.19 and 14,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.80, 25,235.19 and 14,412.60 is: 21,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.80 : 25,235.19 = 14,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.80/25,235.19 = 14,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.80x = 25,235.19 × 14,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.80x = 363,704,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,704,699.39/16,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.15

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