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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.08, 25,103.52 and 14,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.08, 25,103.52 and 14,774.40 is: 22,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.08 : 25,103.52 = 14,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.08/25,103.52 = 14,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.08x = 25,103.52 × 14,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.08x = 370,889,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,889,445.89/16,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,047.78

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