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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.85, 25,249.69 and 14,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.85, 25,249.69 and 14,440.76 is: 21,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.85 : 25,249.69 = 14,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.85/25,249.69 = 14,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.85x = 25,249.69 × 14,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.85x = 364,624,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,624,650.24/16,752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.94

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