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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.27, 23,012.03 and 13,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.27, 23,012.03 and 13,119.95 is: 18,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.27 : 23,012.03 = 13,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.27/23,012.03 = 13,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.27x = 23,012.03 × 13,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.27x = 301,916,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,916,683.00/16,661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.87

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