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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.27, 25,444.67 and 14,492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.27, 25,444.67 and 14,492.79 is: 21,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.27 : 25,444.67 = 14,492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.27/25,444.67 = 14,492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.27x = 25,444.67 × 14,492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.27x = 368,764,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,764,186.47/16,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,713.38

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