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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.16, 23,367.66 and 13,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.16, 23,367.66 and 13,585.34 is: 18,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.16 : 23,367.66 = 13,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.16/23,367.66 = 13,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.16x = 23,367.66 × 13,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.16x = 317,457,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,457,606.10/16,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.66

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