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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.40, 25,367.10 and 16,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.40, 25,367.10 and 16,814.20 is: 25,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.40 : 25,367.10 = 16,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.40/25,367.10 = 16,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.40x = 25,367.10 × 16,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.40x = 426,527,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,527,492.82/16,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.30

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