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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.69, 23,118.24 and 13,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.69, 23,118.24 and 13,108.52 is: 18,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.69 : 23,118.24 = 13,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.69/23,118.24 = 13,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.69x = 23,118.24 × 13,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.69x = 303,045,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,045,795.81/16,749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.62

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