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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.33, 25,422.79 and 14,452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.33, 25,422.79 and 14,452.43 is: 21,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.33 : 25,422.79 = 14,452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.33/25,422.79 = 14,452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.33x = 25,422.79 × 14,452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.33x = 367,421,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,421,120.31/16,964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.45

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