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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.10, 25,199.70 and 14,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.10, 25,199.70 and 14,977.30 is: 22,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.10 : 25,199.70 = 14,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.10/25,199.70 = 14,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.10x = 25,199.70 × 14,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.10x = 377,423,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,423,466.81/16,824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.50

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