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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.80, 25,006.20 and 14,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.80, 25,006.20 and 14,976.40 is: 22,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.80 : 25,006.20 = 14,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.80/25,006.20 = 14,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.80x = 25,006.20 × 14,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.80x = 374,502,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,502,853.68/16,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,400.10

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