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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.31, 23,063.40 and 13,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.31, 23,063.40 and 13,362.98 is: 18,458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.31 : 23,063.40 = 13,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.31/23,063.40 = 13,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.31x = 23,063.40 × 13,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.31x = 308,195,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,195,637.62/16,696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.91

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