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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.78, 23,028.57 and 13,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.78, 23,028.57 and 13,104.34 is: 18,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.78 : 23,028.57 = 13,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.78/23,028.57 = 13,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.78x = 23,028.57 × 13,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.78x = 301,774,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,774,210.99/16,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.96

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