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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.60, 25,278.30 and 14,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.60, 25,278.30 and 14,922.60 is: 22,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.60 : 25,278.30 = 14,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.60/25,278.30 = 14,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.60x = 25,278.30 × 14,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.60x = 377,217,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,217,959.58/16,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.79

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