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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.60, 23,163.41 and 13,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.60, 23,163.41 and 13,702.60 is: 18,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.60 : 23,163.41 = 13,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.60/23,163.41 = 13,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.60x = 23,163.41 × 13,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.60x = 317,398,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,398,941.87/16,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.73

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