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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.60, 25,193.40 and 14,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.60, 25,193.40 and 14,981.20 is: 22,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.60 : 25,193.40 = 14,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.60/25,193.40 = 14,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.60x = 25,193.40 × 14,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.60x = 377,427,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,427,364.08/16,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.80

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