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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.90, 25,052.27 and 14,524.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.90, 25,052.27 and 14,524.65 is: 21,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.90 : 25,052.27 = 14,524.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.90/25,052.27 = 14,524.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.90x = 25,052.27 × 14,524.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.90x = 363,875,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,875,380.83/16,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.61

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