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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.56, 25,038.18 and 14,903.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.56, 25,038.18 and 14,903.64 is: 22,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.56 : 25,038.18 = 14,903.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.56/25,038.18 = 14,903.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.56x = 25,038.18 × 14,903.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.56x = 373,160,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,160,020.98/16,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.45

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