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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.80, 25,204.20 and 14,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.80, 25,204.20 and 14,923.60 is: 22,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.80 : 25,204.20 = 14,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.80/25,204.20 = 14,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.80x = 25,204.20 × 14,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.80x = 376,137,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,137,399.12/16,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,385.40

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