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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,918.56, 25,377.73 and 13,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,918.56, 25,377.73 and 13,223.90 is: 19,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,918.56 : 25,377.73 = 13,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,918.56/25,377.73 = 13,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,918.56x = 25,377.73 × 13,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,918.56x = 335,592,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,592,563.75/16,918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.76

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