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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.36, 25,414.76 and 14,639.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.36, 25,414.76 and 14,639.81 is: 21,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.36 : 25,414.76 = 14,639.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.36/25,414.76 = 14,639.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.36x = 25,414.76 × 14,639.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.36x = 372,067,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,067,167.12/16,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.82

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