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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.55, 25,035.22 and 14,939.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.55, 25,035.22 and 14,939.83 is: 22,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.55 : 25,035.22 = 14,939.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.55/25,035.22 = 14,939.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.55x = 25,035.22 × 14,939.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.55x = 374,021,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,021,930.81/16,704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.42

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