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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.97, 25,450.73 and 14,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.97, 25,450.73 and 14,471.04 is: 21,686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.97 : 25,450.73 = 14,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.97/25,450.73 = 14,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.97x = 25,450.73 × 14,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.97x = 368,298,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,298,459.50/16,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,686.34

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