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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.60, 25,200.30 and 14,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.60, 25,200.30 and 14,888.60 is: 22,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.60 : 25,200.30 = 14,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.60/25,200.30 = 14,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.60x = 25,200.30 × 14,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.60x = 375,197,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,197,186.58/16,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.91

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