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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.92, 25,288.74 and 14,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.92, 25,288.74 and 14,672.16 is: 21,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.92 : 25,288.74 = 14,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.92/25,288.74 = 14,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.92x = 25,288.74 × 14,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.92x = 371,040,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,040,439.48/16,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.99

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