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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.70, 25,276.96 and 14,619.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.70, 25,276.96 and 14,619.58 is: 22,016.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.70 : 25,276.96 = 14,619.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.70/25,276.96 = 14,619.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.70x = 25,276.96 × 14,619.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.70x = 369,538,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,538,538.88/16,784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.39

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