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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.72, 23,020.38 and 13,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.72, 23,020.38 and 13,333.74 is: 18,378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.72 : 23,020.38 = 13,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.72/23,020.38 = 13,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.72x = 23,020.38 × 13,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.72x = 306,947,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,947,761.62/16,701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,378.21

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