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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.40, 25,269.60 and 14,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.40, 25,269.60 and 14,999.60 is: 22,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.40 : 25,269.60 = 14,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.40/25,269.60 = 14,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.40x = 25,269.60 × 14,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.40x = 379,033,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,033,892.16/16,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.40

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