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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.49, 25,275.78 and 14,532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.49, 25,275.78 and 14,532.40 is: 21,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.49 : 25,275.78 = 14,532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.49/25,275.78 = 14,532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.49x = 25,275.78 × 14,532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.49x = 367,317,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,317,745.27/16,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.22

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