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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.34, 25,427.28 and 14,455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.34, 25,427.28 and 14,455.44 is: 21,662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.34 : 25,427.28 = 14,455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.34/25,427.28 = 14,455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.34x = 25,427.28 × 14,455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.34x = 367,562,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,562,520.40/16,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.94

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