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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.79, 25,423.19 and 14,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.79, 25,423.19 and 14,759.06 is: 22,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.79 : 25,423.19 = 14,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.79/25,423.19 = 14,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.79x = 25,423.19 × 14,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.79x = 375,222,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,222,312.81/16,948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.60

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