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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.51, 25,363.89 and 13,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.51, 25,363.89 and 13,871.70 is: 20,714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.51 : 25,363.89 = 13,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.51/25,363.89 = 13,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.51x = 25,363.89 × 13,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.51x = 351,840,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,840,272.91/16,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.14

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