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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.44, 25,268.49 and 14,712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.44, 25,268.49 and 14,712.71 is: 21,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.44 : 25,268.49 = 14,712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.44/25,268.49 = 14,712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.44x = 25,268.49 × 14,712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.44x = 371,767,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,767,839.17/16,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.74

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