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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.27, 25,063.33 and 14,532.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.27, 25,063.33 and 14,532.03 is: 21,763.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.27 : 25,063.33 = 14,532.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.27/25,063.33 = 14,532.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.27x = 25,063.33 × 14,532.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.27x = 364,220,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,220,865.48/16,735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,763.67

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