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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.01, 25,237.96 and 14,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.01, 25,237.96 and 14,593.88 is: 21,977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.01 : 25,237.96 = 14,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.01/25,237.96 = 14,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.01x = 25,237.96 × 14,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.01x = 368,319,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,319,686.72/16,759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.41

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