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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.60, 25,011.30 and 14,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.60, 25,011.30 and 14,744.60 is: 22,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.60 : 25,011.30 = 14,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.60/25,011.30 = 14,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.60x = 25,011.30 × 14,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.60x = 368,781,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,781,613.98/16,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.82

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