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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.60, 25,212.30 and 14,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.60, 25,212.30 and 14,896.60 is: 22,301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.60 : 25,212.30 = 14,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.60/25,212.30 = 14,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.60x = 25,212.30 × 14,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.60x = 375,577,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,577,548.18/16,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.91

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