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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.51, 25,207.60 and 14,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.51, 25,207.60 and 14,892.42 is: 22,229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.51 : 25,207.60 = 14,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.51/25,207.60 = 14,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.51x = 25,207.60 × 14,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.51x = 375,402,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,402,091.93/16,887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.58

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