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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.60, 25,263.30 and 14,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.60, 25,263.30 and 14,930.60 is: 22,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.60 : 25,263.30 = 14,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.60/25,263.30 = 14,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.60x = 25,263.30 × 14,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.60x = 377,196,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,196,226.98/16,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,352.90

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