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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.65, 25,035.41 and 14,513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.65, 25,035.41 and 14,513.38 is: 21,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.65 : 25,035.41 = 14,513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.65/25,035.41 = 14,513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.65x = 25,035.41 × 14,513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.65x = 363,348,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,348,392.48/16,716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.72

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