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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.63, 25,052.55 and 14,812.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.63, 25,052.55 and 14,812.73 is: 22,244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.63 : 25,052.55 = 14,812.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.63/25,052.55 = 14,812.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.63x = 25,052.55 × 14,812.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.63x = 371,096,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,096,658.96/16,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.49

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