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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.41, 23,053.80 and 13,733.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.41, 23,053.80 and 13,733.65 is: 18,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.41 : 23,053.80 = 13,733.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.41/23,053.80 = 13,733.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.41x = 23,053.80 × 13,733.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.41x = 316,612,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,612,820.37/16,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.79

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