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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.54, 25,337.65 and 13,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.54, 25,337.65 and 13,948.20 is: 20,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.54 : 25,337.65 = 13,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.54/25,337.65 = 13,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.54x = 25,337.65 × 13,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.54x = 353,414,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,414,609.73/16,916.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.66

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