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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,981.76, 25,491.09 and 14,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,981.76, 25,491.09 and 14,361.46 is: 21,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,981.76 : 25,491.09 = 14,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,981.76/25,491.09 = 14,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,981.76x = 25,491.09 × 14,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,981.76x = 366,089,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,089,418.56/16,981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.80

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