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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.08, 25,354.02 and 14,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.08, 25,354.02 and 14,152.92 is: 21,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.08 : 25,354.02 = 14,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.08/25,354.02 = 14,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.08x = 25,354.02 × 14,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.08x = 358,833,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,833,416.74/16,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.34

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