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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.02, 23,246.97 and 13,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.02, 23,246.97 and 13,669.02 is: 18,856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.02 : 23,246.97 = 13,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.02/23,246.97 = 13,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.02x = 23,246.97 × 13,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.02x = 317,763,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,763,297.87/16,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.10

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