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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.20, 25,325.70 and 14,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.20, 25,325.70 and 14,848.60 is: 22,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.20 : 25,325.70 = 14,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.20/25,325.70 = 14,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.20x = 25,325.70 × 14,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.20x = 376,051,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,051,189.02/16,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.36

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