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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.20, 25,423.60 and 14,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.20, 25,423.60 and 14,935.20 is: 22,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.20 : 25,423.60 = 14,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.20/25,423.60 = 14,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.20x = 25,423.60 × 14,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.20x = 379,706,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,706,550.72/16,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.77

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