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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.85, 23,238.26 and 13,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.85, 23,238.26 and 13,047.52 is: 18,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.85 : 23,238.26 = 13,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.85/23,238.26 = 13,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.85x = 23,238.26 × 13,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.85x = 303,201,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,201,662.12/16,832.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.50

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