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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.70, 25,245.45 and 14,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.70, 25,245.45 and 14,795.10 is: 22,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.70 : 25,245.45 = 14,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.70/25,245.45 = 14,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.70x = 25,245.45 × 14,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.70x = 373,508,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,508,957.30/16,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.13

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