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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.60, 25,401.90 and 14,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.60, 25,401.90 and 14,601.80 is: 21,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.60 : 25,401.90 = 14,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.60/25,401.90 = 14,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.60x = 25,401.90 × 14,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.60x = 370,913,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,913,463.42/16,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.70

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