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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.49, 25,182.75 and 14,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.49, 25,182.75 and 14,949.22 is: 22,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.49 : 25,182.75 = 14,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.49/25,182.75 = 14,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.49x = 25,182.75 × 14,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.49x = 376,462,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,462,469.96/16,785.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.85

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