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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.60, 25,009.80 and 14,743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.60, 25,009.80 and 14,743.60 is: 22,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.60 : 25,009.80 = 14,743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.60/25,009.80 = 14,743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.60x = 25,009.80 × 14,743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.60x = 368,734,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,734,487.28/16,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.32

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