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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.70, 25,181.55 and 14,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.70, 25,181.55 and 14,892.30 is: 22,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.70 : 25,181.55 = 14,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.70/25,181.55 = 14,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.70x = 25,181.55 × 14,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.70x = 375,011,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,011,197.07/16,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,338.45

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