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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.78, 25,497.90 and 14,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.78, 25,497.90 and 14,906.10 is: 22,378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.78 : 25,497.90 = 14,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.78/25,497.90 = 14,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.78x = 25,497.90 × 14,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.78x = 380,074,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,074,247.19/16,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.66

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