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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.20, 25,211.70 and 14,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.20, 25,211.70 and 14,964.60 is: 22,427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.20 : 25,211.70 = 14,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.20/25,211.70 = 14,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.20x = 25,211.70 × 14,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.20x = 377,283,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,283,005.82/16,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.69

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