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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.70, 25,264.40 and 14,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.70, 25,264.40 and 14,709.96 is: 21,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.70 : 25,264.40 = 14,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.70/25,264.40 = 14,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.70x = 25,264.40 × 14,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.70x = 371,638,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,638,313.42/16,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.64

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