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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.80, 25,210.20 and 14,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.80, 25,210.20 and 14,927.60 is: 22,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.80 : 25,210.20 = 14,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.80/25,210.20 = 14,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.80x = 25,210.20 × 14,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.80x = 376,327,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,327,781.52/16,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.40

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