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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.30, 25,411.48 and 14,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.30, 25,411.48 and 14,480.62 is: 21,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.30 : 25,411.48 = 14,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.30/25,411.48 = 14,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.30x = 25,411.48 × 14,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.30x = 367,973,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,973,885.79/16,953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,705.15

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