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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.52, 25,062.20 and 14,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.52, 25,062.20 and 14,531.28 is: 21,762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.52 : 25,062.20 = 14,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.52/25,062.20 = 14,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.52x = 25,062.20 × 14,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.52x = 364,185,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,185,845.62/16,734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,762.55

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