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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.08, 25,050.31 and 14,657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.08, 25,050.31 and 14,657.14 is: 21,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.08 : 25,050.31 = 14,657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.08/25,050.31 = 14,657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.08x = 25,050.31 × 14,657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.08x = 367,165,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,165,895.38/16,733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.52

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