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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.60, 25,185.30 and 14,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.60, 25,185.30 and 14,878.60 is: 22,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.60 : 25,185.30 = 14,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.60/25,185.30 = 14,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.60x = 25,185.30 × 14,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.60x = 374,722,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,722,004.58/16,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.92

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