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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.30, 25,006.95 and 14,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.30, 25,006.95 and 14,496.90 is: 21,792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.30 : 25,006.95 = 14,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.30/25,006.95 = 14,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.30x = 25,006.95 × 14,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.30x = 362,523,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,523,253.46/16,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.41

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