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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.80, 25,192.80 and 14,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.80, 25,192.80 and 14,624.40 is: 21,979.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.80 : 25,192.80 = 14,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.80/25,192.80 = 14,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.80x = 25,192.80 × 14,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.80x = 368,429,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,429,584.32/16,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.00

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