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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.49, 25,206.08 and 14,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.49, 25,206.08 and 14,891.40 is: 22,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.49 : 25,206.08 = 14,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.49/25,206.08 = 14,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.49x = 25,206.08 × 14,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.49x = 375,353,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,353,751.69/16,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.06

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