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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.87, 25,049.92 and 14,810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.87, 25,049.92 and 14,810.98 is: 22,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.87 : 25,049.92 = 14,810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.87/25,049.92 = 14,810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.87x = 25,049.92 × 14,810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.87x = 371,013,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,013,864.12/16,680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.88

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