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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.82, 25,234.87 and 14,910.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.82, 25,234.87 and 14,910.73 is: 22,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.82 : 25,234.87 = 14,910.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.82/25,234.87 = 14,910.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.82x = 25,234.87 × 14,910.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.82x = 376,270,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,270,258.60/16,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.85

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