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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.25, 25,159.18 and 14,989.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.25, 25,159.18 and 14,989.95 is: 22,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.25 : 25,159.18 = 14,989.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.25/25,159.18 = 14,989.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.25x = 25,159.18 × 14,989.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.25x = 377,134,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,134,850.24/16,858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.94

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