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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.24, 25,041.51 and 14,805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.24, 25,041.51 and 14,805.34 is: 22,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.24 : 25,041.51 = 14,805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.24/25,041.51 = 14,805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.24x = 25,041.51 × 14,805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.24x = 370,748,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,748,069.66/16,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.45

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