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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.38, 25,148.92 and 14,983.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.38, 25,148.92 and 14,983.09 is: 22,360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.38 : 25,148.92 = 14,983.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.38/25,148.92 = 14,983.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.38x = 25,148.92 × 14,983.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.38x = 376,808,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,808,521.23/16,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.69

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