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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.41, 25,155.10 and 14,941.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.41, 25,155.10 and 14,941.23 is: 22,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.41 : 25,155.10 = 14,941.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.41/25,155.10 = 14,941.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.41x = 25,155.10 × 14,941.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.41x = 375,848,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,848,134.77/16,786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.02

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