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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.70, 25,174.94 and 14,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.70, 25,174.94 and 14,954.52 is: 22,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.70 : 25,174.94 = 14,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.70/25,174.94 = 14,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.70x = 25,174.94 × 14,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.70x = 376,479,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,479,068.96/16,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.87

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