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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.60, 25,371.60 and 14,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.60, 25,371.60 and 14,984.80 is: 22,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.60 : 25,371.60 = 14,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.60/25,371.60 = 14,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.60x = 25,371.60 × 14,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.60x = 380,188,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,188,351.68/16,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.54

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