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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.93, 25,226.11 and 14,904.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.93, 25,226.11 and 14,904.83 is: 22,248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.93 : 25,226.11 = 14,904.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.93/25,226.11 = 14,904.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.93x = 25,226.11 × 14,904.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.93x = 375,990,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,990,962.81/16,899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.08

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