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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.36, 25,565.45 and 14,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.36, 25,565.45 and 14,070.08 is: 21,199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.36 : 25,565.45 = 14,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.36/25,565.45 = 14,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.36x = 25,565.45 × 14,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.36x = 359,707,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,707,926.74/16,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.99

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