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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.69, 25,156.08 and 14,931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.69, 25,156.08 and 14,931.56 is: 22,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.69 : 25,156.08 = 14,931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.69/25,156.08 = 14,931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.69x = 25,156.08 × 14,931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.69x = 375,619,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,619,392.10/16,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.38

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