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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.60, 25,276.80 and 14,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.60, 25,276.80 and 14,921.60 is: 22,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.60 : 25,276.80 = 14,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.60/25,276.80 = 14,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.60x = 25,276.80 × 14,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.60x = 377,170,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,170,298.88/16,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.29

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