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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.92, 25,422.18 and 14,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.92, 25,422.18 and 14,452.02 is: 21,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.92 : 25,422.18 = 14,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.92/25,422.18 = 14,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.92x = 25,422.18 × 14,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.92x = 367,401,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,401,917.36/16,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.84

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