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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.45, 25,423.19 and 14,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.45, 25,423.19 and 14,607.64 is: 21,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.45 : 25,423.19 = 14,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.45/25,423.19 = 14,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.45x = 25,423.19 × 14,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.45x = 371,372,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,372,670.58/16,963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.52

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