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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.80, 25,288.20 and 14,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.80, 25,288.20 and 14,979.60 is: 22,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.80 : 25,288.20 = 14,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.80/25,288.20 = 14,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.80x = 25,288.20 × 14,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.80x = 378,807,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,807,120.72/16,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.40

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