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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.41, 23,052.42 and 13,732.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.41, 23,052.42 and 13,732.65 is: 18,926.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.41 : 23,052.42 = 13,732.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.41/23,052.42 = 13,732.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.41x = 23,052.42 × 13,732.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.41x = 316,570,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,570,815.51/16,726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.41

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