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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.90, 25,142.88 and 14,530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.90, 25,142.88 and 14,530.77 is: 21,882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.90 : 25,142.88 = 14,530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.90/25,142.88 = 14,530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.90x = 25,142.88 × 14,530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.90x = 365,345,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,345,406.42/16,695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.34

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