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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.97, 25,453.72 and 14,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.97, 25,453.72 and 14,473.04 is: 21,689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.97 : 25,453.72 = 14,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.97/25,453.72 = 14,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.97x = 25,453.72 × 14,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.97x = 368,392,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,392,707.71/16,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,689.34

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