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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.08, 25,073.28 and 14,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.08, 25,073.28 and 14,261.76 is: 21,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.08 : 25,073.28 = 14,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.08/25,073.28 = 14,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.08x = 25,073.28 × 14,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.08x = 357,589,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,589,101.77/16,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.50

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