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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.36, 25,566.96 and 14,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.36, 25,566.96 and 14,071.08 is: 21,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.36 : 25,566.96 = 14,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.36/25,566.96 = 14,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.36x = 25,566.96 × 14,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.36x = 359,754,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,754,739.52/16,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.50

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