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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.70, 25,227.45 and 14,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.70, 25,227.45 and 14,783.10 is: 22,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.70 : 25,227.45 = 14,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.70/25,227.45 = 14,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.70x = 25,227.45 × 14,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.70x = 372,939,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,939,916.10/16,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.14

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