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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.18, 25,159.61 and 14,730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.18, 25,159.61 and 14,730.13 is: 22,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.18 : 25,159.61 = 14,730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.18/25,159.61 = 14,730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.18x = 25,159.61 × 14,730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.18x = 370,604,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,604,323.56/16,806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.66

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