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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.87, 25,052.92 and 14,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.87, 25,052.92 and 14,812.98 is: 22,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.87 : 25,052.92 = 14,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.87/25,052.92 = 14,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.87x = 25,052.92 × 14,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.87x = 371,108,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,108,365.87/16,682.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.88

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