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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.54, 25,162.57 and 14,992.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.54, 25,162.57 and 14,992.23 is: 22,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.54 : 25,162.57 = 14,992.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.54/25,162.57 = 14,992.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.54x = 25,162.57 × 14,992.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.54x = 377,243,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,243,036.83/16,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.32

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