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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.23, 25,510.27 and 14,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.23, 25,510.27 and 14,032.74 is: 21,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.23 : 25,510.27 = 14,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.23/25,510.27 = 14,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.23x = 25,510.27 × 14,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.23x = 357,978,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,978,986.24/16,929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.62

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