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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.41, 25,129.81 and 14,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.41, 25,129.81 and 14,731.80 is: 22,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.41 : 25,129.81 = 14,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.41/25,129.81 = 14,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.41x = 25,129.81 × 14,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.41x = 370,207,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,207,334.96/16,732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.17

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