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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.32, 23,031.97 and 13,296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.32, 23,031.97 and 13,296.97 is: 18,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.32 : 23,031.97 = 13,296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.32/23,031.97 = 13,296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.32x = 23,031.97 × 13,296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.32x = 306,255,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,255,447.08/16,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.19

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