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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.20, 25,032.30 and 14,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.20, 25,032.30 and 14,063.80 is: 21,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.20 : 25,032.30 = 14,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.20/25,032.30 = 14,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.20x = 25,032.30 × 14,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.20x = 352,049,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,049,260.74/16,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.70

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