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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.10, 25,202.70 and 14,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.10, 25,202.70 and 14,979.30 is: 22,436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.10 : 25,202.70 = 14,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.10/25,202.70 = 14,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.10x = 25,202.70 × 14,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.10x = 377,518,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,518,804.11/16,826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.50

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