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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.54, 23,130.26 and 13,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.54, 23,130.26 and 13,414.06 is: 18,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.54 : 23,130.26 = 13,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.54/23,130.26 = 13,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.54x = 23,130.26 × 13,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.54x = 310,270,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,270,577.49/16,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.34

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