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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.99, 25,180.50 and 14,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.99, 25,180.50 and 14,947.72 is: 22,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.99 : 25,180.50 = 14,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.99/25,180.50 = 14,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.99x = 25,180.50 × 14,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.99x = 376,391,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,391,063.46/16,783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.60

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