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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.39, 25,052.28 and 14,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.39, 25,052.28 and 14,658.45 is: 21,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.39 : 25,052.28 = 14,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.39/25,052.28 = 14,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.39x = 25,052.28 × 14,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.39x = 367,227,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,227,593.77/16,734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.49

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