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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.60, 25,210.80 and 14,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.60, 25,210.80 and 14,895.60 is: 22,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.60 : 25,210.80 = 14,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.60/25,210.80 = 14,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.60x = 25,210.80 × 14,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.60x = 375,529,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,529,992.48/16,839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.41

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