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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.70, 25,365.96 and 14,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.70, 25,365.96 and 14,176.08 is: 21,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.70 : 25,365.96 = 14,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.70/25,365.96 = 14,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.70x = 25,365.96 × 14,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.70x = 359,589,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,589,878.24/16,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.67

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