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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.41, 25,153.61 and 14,940.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.41, 25,153.61 and 14,940.23 is: 22,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.41 : 25,153.61 = 14,940.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.41/25,153.61 = 14,940.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.41x = 25,153.61 × 14,940.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.41x = 375,800,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,800,518.26/16,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,388.53

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