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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.52, 25,253.46 and 14,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.52, 25,253.46 and 14,996.34 is: 22,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.52 : 25,253.46 = 14,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.52/25,253.46 = 14,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.52x = 25,253.46 × 14,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.52x = 378,709,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,709,472.34/16,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.68

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