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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.08, 25,352.52 and 14,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.08, 25,352.52 and 14,151.92 is: 21,219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.08 : 25,352.52 = 14,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.08/25,352.52 = 14,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.08x = 25,352.52 × 14,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.08x = 358,786,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,786,834.84/16,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.84

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