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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,915.91, 25,356.98 and 13,963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,915.91, 25,356.98 and 13,963.46 is: 20,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,915.91 : 25,356.98 = 13,963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,915.91/25,356.98 = 13,963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,915.91x = 25,356.98 × 13,963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,915.91x = 354,071,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,071,084.07/16,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.25

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