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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.89, 25,138.35 and 14,527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.89, 25,138.35 and 14,527.76 is: 21,877.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.89 : 25,138.35 = 14,527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.89/25,138.35 = 14,527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.89x = 25,138.35 × 14,527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.89x = 365,203,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,203,789.90/16,692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,877.81

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