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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.11, 23,028.35 and 13,343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.11, 23,028.35 and 13,343.99 is: 18,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.11 : 23,028.35 = 13,343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.11/23,028.35 = 13,343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.11x = 23,028.35 × 13,343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.11x = 307,290,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,290,094.85/16,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.77

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