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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.27, 25,052.08 and 14,658.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.27, 25,052.08 and 14,658.33 is: 21,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.27 : 25,052.08 = 14,658.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.27/25,052.08 = 14,658.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.27x = 25,052.08 × 14,658.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.27x = 367,221,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,221,655.83/16,734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.29

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