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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.89, 25,050.03 and 14,656.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.89, 25,050.03 and 14,656.95 is: 21,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.89 : 25,050.03 = 14,656.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.89/25,050.03 = 14,656.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.89x = 25,050.03 × 14,656.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.89x = 367,157,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,157,037.21/16,732.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.24

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