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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.97, 25,339.36 and 14,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.97, 25,339.36 and 14,422.52 is: 21,608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.97 : 25,339.36 = 14,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.97/25,339.36 = 14,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.97x = 25,339.36 × 14,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.97x = 365,457,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,457,426.39/16,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.12

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