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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.70, 25,327.95 and 14,850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.70, 25,327.95 and 14,850.10 is: 22,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.70 : 25,327.95 = 14,850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.70/25,327.95 = 14,850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.70x = 25,327.95 × 14,850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.70x = 376,122,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,122,590.30/16,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.61

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