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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.80, 25,269.30 and 14,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.80, 25,269.30 and 14,675.40 is: 22,055.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.80 : 25,269.30 = 14,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.80/25,269.30 = 14,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.80x = 25,269.30 × 14,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.80x = 370,837,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,837,085.22/16,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.52

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