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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.11, 23,339.38 and 14,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.11, 23,339.38 and 14,049.21 is: 19,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.11 : 23,339.38 = 14,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.11/23,339.38 = 14,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.11x = 23,339.38 × 14,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.11x = 327,899,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,899,850.89/16,925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.57

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