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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.27, 25,050.59 and 14,657.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.27, 25,050.59 and 14,657.33 is: 21,942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.27 : 25,050.59 = 14,657.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.27/25,050.59 = 14,657.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.27x = 25,050.59 × 14,657.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.27x = 367,174,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,174,753.66/16,733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.79

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