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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.80, 25,423.80 and 14,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.80, 25,423.80 and 14,778.40 is: 22,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.80 : 25,423.80 = 14,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.80/25,423.80 = 14,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.80x = 25,423.80 × 14,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.80x = 375,723,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,723,085.92/16,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.06

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