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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.20, 25,359.30 and 14,828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.20, 25,359.30 and 14,828.55 is: 22,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.20 : 25,359.30 = 14,828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.20/25,359.30 = 14,828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.20x = 25,359.30 × 14,828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.20x = 376,041,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,041,648.02/16,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.83

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