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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,781.20, 25,271.69 and 14,616.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,781.20, 25,271.69 and 14,616.07 is: 22,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,781.20 : 25,271.69 = 14,616.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,781.20/25,271.69 = 14,616.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,781.20x = 25,271.69 × 14,616.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,781.20x = 369,372,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,372,653.80/16,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.10

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