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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.18, 25,409.79 and 14,479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.18, 25,409.79 and 14,479.49 is: 21,703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.18 : 25,409.79 = 14,479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.18/25,409.79 = 14,479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.18x = 25,409.79 × 14,479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.18x = 367,920,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,920,863.73/16,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.46

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