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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.38, 22,981.94 and 13,827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.38, 22,981.94 and 13,827.24 is: 19,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.38 : 22,981.94 = 13,827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.38/22,981.94 = 13,827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.38x = 22,981.94 × 13,827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.38x = 317,776,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,776,800.05/16,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.22

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