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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.55, 23,092.41 and 13,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.55, 23,092.41 and 13,715.08 is: 18,907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.55 : 23,092.41 = 13,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.55/23,092.41 = 13,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.55x = 23,092.41 × 13,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.55x = 316,714,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,714,238.82/16,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.69

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