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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.70, 25,033.05 and 14,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.70, 25,033.05 and 14,064.30 is: 21,096.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.70 : 25,033.05 = 14,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.70/25,033.05 = 14,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.70x = 25,033.05 × 14,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.70x = 352,072,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,072,325.12/16,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.45

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