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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.71, 25,281.50 and 14,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.71, 25,281.50 and 14,622.58 is: 22,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.71 : 25,281.50 = 14,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.71/25,281.50 = 14,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.71x = 25,281.50 × 14,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.71x = 369,680,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,680,629.86/16,787.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.92

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