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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.10, 25,271.55 and 14,918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.10, 25,271.55 and 14,918.10 is: 22,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.10 : 25,271.55 = 14,918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.10/25,271.55 = 14,918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.10x = 25,271.55 × 14,918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.10x = 377,003,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,003,510.06/16,862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.04

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