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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.60, 25,189.11 and 14,730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.60, 25,189.11 and 14,730.62 is: 22,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.60 : 25,189.11 = 14,730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.60/25,189.11 = 14,730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.60x = 25,189.11 × 14,730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.60x = 371,051,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,051,081.60/16,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.70

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