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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.04, 25,009.60 and 14,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.04, 25,009.60 and 14,602.08 is: 21,884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.04 : 25,009.60 = 14,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.04/25,009.60 = 14,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.04x = 25,009.60 × 14,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.04x = 365,192,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,192,179.97/16,687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,884.78

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