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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.19, 25,153.12 and 14,985.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.19, 25,153.12 and 14,985.91 is: 22,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.19 : 25,153.12 = 14,985.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.19/25,153.12 = 14,985.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.19x = 25,153.12 × 14,985.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.19x = 376,942,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,942,442.71/16,854.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.91

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