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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.70, 25,117.05 and 14,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.70, 25,117.05 and 14,849.30 is: 22,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.70 : 25,117.05 = 14,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.70/25,117.05 = 14,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.70x = 25,117.05 × 14,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.70x = 372,970,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,970,610.57/16,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.95

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