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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.40, 25,110.29 and 14,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.40, 25,110.29 and 14,855.40 is: 22,172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.40 : 25,110.29 = 14,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.40/25,110.29 = 14,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.40x = 25,110.29 × 14,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.40x = 373,023,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,023,402.07/16,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.89

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