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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.70, 25,010.55 and 14,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.70, 25,010.55 and 14,049.30 is: 21,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.70 : 25,010.55 = 14,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.70/25,010.55 = 14,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.70x = 25,010.55 × 14,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.70x = 351,380,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,380,720.12/16,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.95

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