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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.20, 25,381.80 and 14,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.20, 25,381.80 and 14,977.20 is: 22,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.20 : 25,381.80 = 14,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.20/25,381.80 = 14,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.20x = 25,381.80 × 14,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.20x = 380,148,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,148,294.96/16,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.80

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