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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.62, 25,470.27 and 13,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.62, 25,470.27 and 13,714.26 is: 20,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.62 : 25,470.27 = 13,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.62/25,470.27 = 13,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.62x = 25,470.27 × 13,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.62x = 349,305,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,305,905.05/16,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.87

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