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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,919, 25,333.08 and 13,786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,919, 25,333.08 and 13,786.16 is: 20,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,919 : 25,333.08 = 13,786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,919/25,333.08 = 13,786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,919x = 25,333.08 × 13,786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,919x = 349,245,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,245,894.17/16,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.23

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