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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.36, 25,563.94 and 14,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.36, 25,563.94 and 14,069.08 is: 21,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.36 : 25,563.94 = 14,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.36/25,563.94 = 14,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.36x = 25,563.94 × 14,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.36x = 359,661,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,661,116.98/16,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.48

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