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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.24, 25,442.65 and 13,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.24, 25,442.65 and 13,994.18 is: 20,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.24 : 25,442.65 = 13,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.24/25,442.65 = 13,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.24x = 25,442.65 × 13,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.24x = 356,049,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,049,009.47/16,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.93

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