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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.80, 25,003.20 and 14,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.80, 25,003.20 and 14,974.40 is: 22,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.80 : 25,003.20 = 14,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.80/25,003.20 = 14,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.80x = 25,003.20 × 14,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.80x = 374,407,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,407,918.08/16,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.10

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