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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.39, 25,422.68 and 14,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.39, 25,422.68 and 14,335.66 is: 21,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.39 : 25,422.68 = 14,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.39/25,422.68 = 14,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.39x = 25,422.68 × 14,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.39x = 364,450,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,450,896.77/16,936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.81

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