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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.87, 25,043.92 and 14,806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.87, 25,043.92 and 14,806.98 is: 22,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.87 : 25,043.92 = 14,806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.87/25,043.92 = 14,806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.87x = 25,043.92 × 14,806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.87x = 370,824,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,824,785.54/16,676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.88

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