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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.99, 25,045.61 and 14,808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.99, 25,045.61 and 14,808.11 is: 22,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.99 : 25,045.61 = 14,808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.99/25,045.61 = 14,808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.99x = 25,045.61 × 14,808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.99x = 370,877,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,877,948.63/16,677.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.57

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