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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.08, 25,430.58 and 14,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.08, 25,430.58 and 14,493.42 is: 21,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.08 : 25,430.58 = 14,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.08/25,430.58 = 14,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.08x = 25,430.58 × 14,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.08x = 368,576,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,576,076.78/16,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,724.29

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