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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.41, 25,341.52 and 14,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.41, 25,341.52 and 14,423.96 is: 21,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.41 : 25,341.52 = 14,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.41/25,341.52 = 14,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.41x = 25,341.52 × 14,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.41x = 365,525,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,525,070.82/16,914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.28

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