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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.84, 25,162.24 and 14,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.84, 25,162.24 and 14,843.84 is: 22,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.84 : 25,162.24 = 14,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.84/25,162.24 = 14,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.84x = 25,162.24 × 14,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.84x = 373,504,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,504,264.60/16,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.50

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