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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.77, 25,062.58 and 14,531.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.77, 25,062.58 and 14,531.53 is: 21,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.77 : 25,062.58 = 14,531.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.77/25,062.58 = 14,531.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.77x = 25,062.58 × 14,531.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.77x = 364,197,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,197,435.18/16,734.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,762.92

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