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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.74, 25,241.54 and 14,662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.74, 25,241.54 and 14,662.61 is: 21,993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.74 : 25,241.54 = 14,662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.74/25,241.54 = 14,662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.74x = 25,241.54 × 14,662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.74x = 370,106,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,106,657.30/16,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.85

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