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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.70, 25,064.55 and 14,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.70, 25,064.55 and 14,895.30 is: 22,342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.70 : 25,064.55 = 14,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.70/25,064.55 = 14,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.70x = 25,064.55 × 14,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.70x = 373,343,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,343,991.62/16,709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.95

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