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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.24, 25,445.66 and 13,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.24, 25,445.66 and 13,996.18 is: 20,994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.24 : 25,445.66 = 13,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.24/25,445.66 = 13,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.24x = 25,445.66 × 13,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.24x = 356,142,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,142,037.58/16,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.93

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