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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.84, 25,052.93 and 14,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.84, 25,052.93 and 14,658.90 is: 21,945.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.84 : 25,052.93 = 14,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.84/25,052.93 = 14,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.84x = 25,052.93 × 14,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.84x = 367,248,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,248,270.31/16,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.14

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