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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.76, 25,122.86 and 14,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.76, 25,122.86 and 14,517.63 is: 21,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.76 : 25,122.86 = 14,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.76/25,122.86 = 14,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.76x = 25,122.86 × 14,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.76x = 364,724,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,724,367.87/16,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,862.35

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