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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.64, 25,326.30 and 14,973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.64, 25,326.30 and 14,973.42 is: 22,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.64 : 25,326.30 = 14,973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.64/25,326.30 = 14,973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.64x = 25,326.30 × 14,973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.64x = 379,221,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,221,326.95/16,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.68

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