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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.10, 25,166.70 and 14,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.10, 25,166.70 and 14,955.30 is: 22,400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.10 : 25,166.70 = 14,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.10/25,166.70 = 14,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.10x = 25,166.70 × 14,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.10x = 376,375,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,375,548.51/16,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,400.51

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