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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.44, 23,274.30 and 13,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.44, 23,274.30 and 13,084.93 is: 18,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.44 : 23,274.30 = 13,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.44/23,274.30 = 13,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.44x = 23,274.30 × 13,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.44x = 304,542,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,542,586.30/16,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.99

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