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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.60, 25,269.30 and 14,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.60, 25,269.30 and 14,934.60 is: 22,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.60 : 25,269.30 = 14,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.60/25,269.30 = 14,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.60x = 25,269.30 × 14,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.60x = 377,386,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,386,887.78/16,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.90

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