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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.80, 25,064.70 and 14,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.80, 25,064.70 and 14,960.20 is: 22,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.80 : 25,064.70 = 14,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.80/25,064.70 = 14,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.80x = 25,064.70 × 14,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.80x = 374,972,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,972,924.94/16,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.30

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