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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.80, 25,413.90 and 14,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.80, 25,413.90 and 14,024.20 is: 21,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.80 : 25,413.90 = 14,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.80/25,413.90 = 14,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.80x = 25,413.90 × 14,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.80x = 356,409,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,409,616.38/16,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.49

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