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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.52, 25,254.96 and 14,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.52, 25,254.96 and 14,997.34 is: 22,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.52 : 25,254.96 = 14,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.52/25,254.96 = 14,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.52x = 25,254.96 × 14,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.52x = 378,757,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,757,221.81/16,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.18

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