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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.16, 25,137.63 and 14,150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.16, 25,137.63 and 14,150.65 is: 21,216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.16 : 25,137.63 = 14,150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.16/25,137.63 = 14,150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.16x = 25,137.63 × 14,150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.16x = 355,713,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,713,768.35/16,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.17

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