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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.20, 25,233.30 and 14,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.20, 25,233.30 and 14,926.80 is: 22,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.20 : 25,233.30 = 14,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.20/25,233.30 = 14,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.20x = 25,233.30 × 14,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.20x = 376,652,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,652,422.44/16,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.20

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