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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.39, 25,421.18 and 14,334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.39, 25,421.18 and 14,334.66 is: 21,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.39 : 25,421.18 = 14,334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.39/25,421.18 = 14,334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.39x = 25,421.18 × 14,334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.39x = 364,403,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,403,900.43/16,935.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.30

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