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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.14, 23,033.97 and 13,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.14, 23,033.97 and 13,901.22 is: 19,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.14 : 23,033.97 = 13,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.14/23,033.97 = 13,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.14x = 23,033.97 × 13,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.14x = 320,200,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,200,284.44/16,681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.35

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