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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.10, 25,062.15 and 14,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.10, 25,062.15 and 14,404.10 is: 21,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.10 : 25,062.15 = 14,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.10/25,062.15 = 14,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.10x = 25,062.15 × 14,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.10x = 360,997,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,997,714.82/16,708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.15

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