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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.80, 25,019.70 and 14,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.80, 25,019.70 and 14,930.20 is: 22,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.80 : 25,019.70 = 14,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.80/25,019.70 = 14,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.80x = 25,019.70 × 14,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.80x = 373,549,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,549,124.94/16,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.30

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