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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.53, 25,414.83 and 14,482.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.53, 25,414.83 and 14,482.87 is: 21,708.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.53 : 25,414.83 = 14,482.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.53/25,414.83 = 14,482.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.53x = 25,414.83 × 14,482.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.53x = 368,079,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,079,615.43/16,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.53

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