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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.97, 25,337.86 and 14,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.97, 25,337.86 and 14,421.52 is: 21,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.97 : 25,337.86 = 14,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.97/25,337.86 = 14,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.97x = 25,337.86 × 14,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.97x = 365,410,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,410,454.75/16,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.62

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