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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.13, 25,164.93 and 14,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.13, 25,164.93 and 14,993.82 is: 22,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.13 : 25,164.93 = 14,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.13/25,164.93 = 14,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.13x = 25,164.93 × 14,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.13x = 377,318,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,318,430.73/16,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.68

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