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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.20, 25,333.20 and 14,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.20, 25,333.20 and 14,853.60 is: 22,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.20 : 25,333.20 = 14,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.20/25,333.20 = 14,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.20x = 25,333.20 × 14,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.20x = 376,289,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,289,219.52/16,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.86

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