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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.48, 25,429.95 and 14,649.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.48, 25,429.95 and 14,649.93 is: 21,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.48 : 25,429.95 = 14,649.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.48/25,429.95 = 14,649.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.48x = 25,429.95 × 14,649.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.48x = 372,546,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,546,987.40/16,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.00

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