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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.60, 25,296.90 and 14,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.60, 25,296.90 and 14,531.80 is: 21,797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.60 : 25,296.90 = 14,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.60/25,296.90 = 14,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.60x = 25,296.90 × 14,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.60x = 367,609,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,609,491.42/16,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,797.70

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