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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.75, 23,161.44 and 13,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.75, 23,161.44 and 13,005.84 is: 17,936.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.75 : 23,161.44 = 13,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.75/23,161.44 = 13,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.75x = 23,161.44 × 13,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.75x = 301,233,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,233,982.81/16,794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,936.20

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