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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.65, 25,049.66 and 14,656.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.65, 25,049.66 and 14,656.71 is: 21,941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.65 : 25,049.66 = 14,656.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.65/25,049.66 = 14,656.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.65x = 25,049.66 × 14,656.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.65x = 367,145,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,145,528.94/16,732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.86

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