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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.69, 25,267.38 and 14,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.69, 25,267.38 and 14,711.96 is: 21,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.69 : 25,267.38 = 14,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.69/25,267.38 = 14,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.69x = 25,267.38 × 14,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.69x = 371,732,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,732,683.86/16,925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.63

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