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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.44, 25,388.67 and 14,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.44, 25,388.67 and 14,592.72 is: 21,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.44 : 25,388.67 = 14,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.44/25,388.67 = 14,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.44x = 25,388.67 × 14,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.44x = 370,489,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,489,752.48/16,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.95

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