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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.94, 25,063.50 and 14,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.94, 25,063.50 and 14,869.88 is: 22,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.94 : 25,063.50 = 14,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.94/25,063.50 = 14,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.94x = 25,063.50 × 14,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.94x = 372,691,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,691,112.06/16,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.90

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