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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.50, 23,197.63 and 13,789.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.50, 23,197.63 and 13,789.45 is: 19,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.50 : 23,197.63 = 13,789.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.50/23,197.63 = 13,789.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.50x = 23,197.63 × 13,789.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.50x = 319,882,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,882,374.07/16,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.76

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