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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.49, 25,161.02 and 14,991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.49, 25,161.02 and 14,991.17 is: 22,372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.49 : 25,161.02 = 14,991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.49/25,161.02 = 14,991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.49x = 25,161.02 × 14,991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.49x = 377,193,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,193,053.24/16,859.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.75

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