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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.56, 25,033.68 and 14,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.56, 25,033.68 and 14,900.64 is: 22,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.56 : 25,033.68 = 14,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.56/25,033.68 = 14,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.56x = 25,033.68 × 14,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.56x = 373,017,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,017,853.56/16,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.96

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