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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.52, 23,181.36 and 13,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.52, 23,181.36 and 13,460.48 is: 18,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.52 : 23,181.36 = 13,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.52/23,181.36 = 13,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.52x = 23,181.36 × 13,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.52x = 312,032,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,032,232.65/16,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.30

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