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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.82, 25,142.67 and 14,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.82, 25,142.67 and 14,690.88 is: 22,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.82 : 25,142.67 = 14,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.82/25,142.67 = 14,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.82x = 25,142.67 × 14,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.82x = 369,367,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,367,947.85/16,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.88

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