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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.40, 25,019.10 and 14,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.40, 25,019.10 and 14,893.80 is: 22,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.40 : 25,019.10 = 14,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.40/25,019.10 = 14,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.40x = 25,019.10 × 14,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.40x = 372,629,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,629,471.58/16,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,340.70

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