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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.70, 25,114.05 and 14,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.70, 25,114.05 and 14,847.30 is: 22,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.70 : 25,114.05 = 14,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.70/25,114.05 = 14,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.70x = 25,114.05 × 14,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.70x = 372,875,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,875,834.57/16,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.95

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