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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.70, 25,046.55 and 14,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.70, 25,046.55 and 14,559.30 is: 21,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.70 : 25,046.55 = 14,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.70/25,046.55 = 14,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.70x = 25,046.55 × 14,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.70x = 364,660,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,660,235.42/16,697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.95

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