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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.36, 25,562.43 and 14,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.36, 25,562.43 and 14,068.08 is: 21,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.36 : 25,562.43 = 14,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.36/25,562.43 = 14,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.36x = 25,562.43 × 14,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.36x = 359,614,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,614,310.23/16,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.97

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