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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.70, 25,262.55 and 14,897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.70, 25,262.55 and 14,897.70 is: 22,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.70 : 25,262.55 = 14,897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.70/25,262.55 = 14,897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.70x = 25,262.55 × 14,897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.70x = 376,353,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,353,891.14/16,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.55

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