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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.60, 25,243.69 and 14,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.60, 25,243.69 and 14,837 is: 22,148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.60 : 25,243.69 = 14,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.60/25,243.69 = 14,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.60x = 25,243.69 × 14,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.60x = 374,540,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,540,628.53/16,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.28

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