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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.16, 25,432.54 and 14,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.16, 25,432.54 and 14,907.36 is: 22,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.16 : 25,432.54 = 14,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.16/25,432.54 = 14,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.16x = 25,432.54 × 14,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.16x = 379,132,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,132,029.49/16,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.61

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