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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.28, 25,377.30 and 14,199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.28, 25,377.30 and 14,199.48 is: 21,241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.28 : 25,377.30 = 14,199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.28/25,377.30 = 14,199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.28x = 25,377.30 × 14,199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.28x = 360,344,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,344,463.80/16,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.37

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