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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.62, 25,412.55 and 14,328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.62, 25,412.55 and 14,328.91 is: 21,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.62 : 25,412.55 = 14,328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.62/25,412.55 = 14,328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.62x = 25,412.55 × 14,328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.62x = 364,134,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,134,141.82/16,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,508.70

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