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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.60, 25,235.40 and 14,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.60, 25,235.40 and 14,980.40 is: 22,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.60 : 25,235.40 = 14,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.60/25,235.40 = 14,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.60x = 25,235.40 × 14,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.60x = 378,036,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,036,386.16/16,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.60

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