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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.10, 25,068.15 and 14,897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.10, 25,068.15 and 14,897.70 is: 22,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.10 : 25,068.15 = 14,897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.10/25,068.15 = 14,897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.10x = 25,068.15 × 14,897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.10x = 373,457,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,457,778.26/16,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.55

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