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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.38, 22,979.18 and 13,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.38, 22,979.18 and 13,825.25 is: 19,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.38 : 22,979.18 = 13,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.38/22,979.18 = 13,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.38x = 22,979.18 × 13,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.38x = 317,692,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,692,724.27/16,662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.47

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