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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.70, 25,136.55 and 14,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.70, 25,136.55 and 14,619.30 is: 21,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.70 : 25,136.55 = 14,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.70/25,136.55 = 14,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.70x = 25,136.55 × 14,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.70x = 367,478,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,478,765.42/16,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,928.95

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