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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.19, 25,154.61 and 14,986.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.19, 25,154.61 and 14,986.91 is: 22,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.19 : 25,154.61 = 14,986.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.19/25,154.61 = 14,986.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.19x = 25,154.61 × 14,986.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.19x = 376,989,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,989,876.16/16,855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.40

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