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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.20, 25,273.19 and 14,617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.20, 25,273.19 and 14,617.07 is: 22,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.20 : 25,273.19 = 14,617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.20/25,273.19 = 14,617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.20x = 25,273.19 × 14,617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.20x = 369,419,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,419,987.35/16,782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.61

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