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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.64, 23,237.27 and 13,072.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.64, 23,237.27 and 13,072.43 is: 18,027.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.64 : 23,237.27 = 13,072.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.64/23,237.27 = 13,072.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.64x = 23,237.27 × 13,072.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.64x = 303,767,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,767,403.92/16,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.05

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