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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.51, 25,461.92 and 14,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.51, 25,461.92 and 14,170.29 is: 21,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.51 : 25,461.92 = 14,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.51/25,461.92 = 14,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.51x = 25,461.92 × 14,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.51x = 360,802,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,802,818.59/16,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.35

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