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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.52, 25,050.96 and 14,657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.52, 25,050.96 and 14,657.58 is: 21,943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.52 : 25,050.96 = 14,657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.52/25,050.96 = 14,657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.52x = 25,050.96 × 14,657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.52x = 367,186,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,186,450.28/16,733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.17

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