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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.76, 25,066.52 and 14,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.76, 25,066.52 and 14,812.46 is: 22,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.76 : 25,066.52 = 14,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.76/25,066.52 = 14,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.76x = 25,066.52 × 14,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.76x = 371,296,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,296,699.51/16,699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.65

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