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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.72, 25,456.16 and 14,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.72, 25,456.16 and 14,773.44 is: 22,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.72 : 25,456.16 = 14,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.72/25,456.16 = 14,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.72x = 25,456.16 × 14,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.72x = 376,075,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,075,052.39/16,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.38

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