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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.40, 25,049.28 and 14,656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.40, 25,049.28 and 14,656.46 is: 21,941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.40 : 25,049.28 = 14,656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.40/25,049.28 = 14,656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.40x = 25,049.28 × 14,656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.40x = 367,133,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,133,645.10/16,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.49

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