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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.60, 25,352.10 and 14,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.60, 25,352.10 and 14,971.80 is: 22,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.60 : 25,352.10 = 14,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.60/25,352.10 = 14,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.60x = 25,352.10 × 14,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.60x = 379,566,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,566,570.78/16,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.03

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