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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.15, 25,327.49 and 14,816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.15, 25,327.49 and 14,816.32 is: 22,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.15 : 25,327.49 = 14,816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.15/25,327.49 = 14,816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.15x = 25,327.49 × 14,816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.15x = 375,260,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,260,059.24/16,892.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.06

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