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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.04, 25,619.96 and 14,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.04, 25,619.96 and 14,092.82 is: 21,243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.04 : 25,619.96 = 14,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.04/25,619.96 = 14,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.04x = 25,619.96 × 14,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.04x = 361,057,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,057,484.69/16,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.62

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