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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.80, 25,301.70 and 14,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.80, 25,301.70 and 14,988.60 is: 22,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.80 : 25,301.70 = 14,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.80/25,301.70 = 14,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.80x = 25,301.70 × 14,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.80x = 379,237,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,237,060.62/16,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.90

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