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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.41, 25,128.31 and 14,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.41, 25,128.31 and 14,730.80 is: 22,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.41 : 25,128.31 = 14,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.41/25,128.31 = 14,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.41x = 25,128.31 × 14,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.41x = 370,160,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,160,134.94/16,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.67

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