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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.65, 22,891.89 and 14,313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.65, 22,891.89 and 14,313.69 is: 19,649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.65 : 22,891.89 = 14,313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.65/22,891.89 = 14,313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.65x = 22,891.89 × 14,313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.65x = 327,667,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,667,416.97/16,675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.45

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