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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.97, 25,452.22 and 14,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.97, 25,452.22 and 14,472.04 is: 21,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.97 : 25,452.22 = 14,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.97/25,452.22 = 14,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.97x = 25,452.22 × 14,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.97x = 368,345,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,345,545.93/16,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.84

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