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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.40, 25,122.60 and 14,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.40, 25,122.60 and 14,901.60 is: 22,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.40 : 25,122.60 = 14,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.40/25,122.60 = 14,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.40x = 25,122.60 × 14,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.40x = 374,366,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,366,936.16/16,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,352.40

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