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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.97, 25,336.37 and 14,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.97, 25,336.37 and 14,420.52 is: 21,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.97 : 25,336.37 = 14,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.97/25,336.37 = 14,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.97x = 25,336.37 × 14,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.97x = 365,363,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,363,558.21/16,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,605.12

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