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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.33, 25,350.27 and 14,831.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.33, 25,350.27 and 14,831.51 is: 22,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.33 : 25,350.27 = 14,831.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.33/25,350.27 = 14,831.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.33x = 25,350.27 × 14,831.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.33x = 375,982,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,982,600.64/16,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.84

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