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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.02, 25,051.71 and 14,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.02, 25,051.71 and 14,658.08 is: 21,943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.02 : 25,051.71 = 14,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.02/25,051.71 = 14,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.02x = 25,051.71 × 14,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.02x = 367,209,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,209,844.06/16,734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.92

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