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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.54, 23,234.84 and 13,489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.54, 23,234.84 and 13,489.13 is: 18,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.54 : 23,234.84 = 13,489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.54/23,234.84 = 13,489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.54x = 23,234.84 × 13,489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.54x = 313,417,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,417,818.51/16,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.18

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