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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.10, 25,058.70 and 14,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.10, 25,058.70 and 14,883.30 is: 22,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.10 : 25,058.70 = 14,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.10/25,058.70 = 14,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.10x = 25,058.70 × 14,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.10x = 372,956,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,956,149.71/16,730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.52

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