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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.73, 25,506.50 and 14,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.73, 25,506.50 and 14,030.24 is: 21,141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.73 : 25,506.50 = 14,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.73/25,506.50 = 14,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.73x = 25,506.50 × 14,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.73x = 357,862,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,862,118.88/16,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.83

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