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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.82, 25,078.44 and 14,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.82, 25,078.44 and 14,647.88 is: 21,953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.82 : 25,078.44 = 14,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.82/25,078.44 = 14,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.82x = 25,078.44 × 14,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.82x = 367,345,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,345,979.71/16,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,953.62

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