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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.20, 25,422.10 and 14,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.20, 25,422.10 and 14,934.20 is: 22,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.20 : 25,422.10 = 14,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.20/25,422.10 = 14,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.20x = 25,422.10 × 14,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.20x = 379,658,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,658,725.82/16,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.27

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