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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.84, 25,425.03 and 14,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.84, 25,425.03 and 14,453.94 is: 21,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.84 : 25,425.03 = 14,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.84/25,425.03 = 14,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.84x = 25,425.03 × 14,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.84x = 367,491,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,491,858.12/16,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.69

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