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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.90, 25,416.90 and 14,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.90, 25,416.90 and 14,052.90 is: 21,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.90 : 25,416.90 = 14,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.90/25,416.90 = 14,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.90x = 25,416.90 × 14,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.90x = 357,181,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,181,154.01/16,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.16

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