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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.08, 25,107.99 and 14,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.08, 25,107.99 and 14,777.40 is: 22,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.08 : 25,107.99 = 14,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.08/25,107.99 = 14,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.08x = 25,107.99 × 14,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.08x = 371,030,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,030,811.43/16,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.25

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