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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.01, 22,879.46 and 13,904.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.01, 22,879.46 and 13,904.06 is: 19,184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.01 : 22,879.46 = 13,904.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.01/22,879.46 = 13,904.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.01x = 22,879.46 × 13,904.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.01x = 318,117,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,117,304.97/16,582.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.49

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