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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.60, 25,160.40 and 14,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.60, 25,160.40 and 14,930.40 is: 22,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.60 : 25,160.40 = 14,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.60/25,160.40 = 14,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.60x = 25,160.40 × 14,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.60x = 375,654,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,654,836.16/16,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.60

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