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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.64, 25,230.08 and 14,588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.64, 25,230.08 and 14,588.51 is: 21,969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.64 : 25,230.08 = 14,588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.64/25,230.08 = 14,588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.64x = 25,230.08 × 14,588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.64x = 368,069,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,069,184.70/16,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.51

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