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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.36, 25,393.68 and 14,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.36, 25,393.68 and 14,486.88 is: 21,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.36 : 25,393.68 = 14,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.36/25,393.68 = 14,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.36x = 25,393.68 × 14,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.36x = 367,875,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,875,194.92/16,923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.72

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