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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.42, 25,071.76 and 14,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.42, 25,071.76 and 14,875.36 is: 22,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.42 : 25,071.76 = 14,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.42/25,071.76 = 14,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.42x = 25,071.76 × 14,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.42x = 372,951,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,951,455.83/16,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.16

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