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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.32, 23,333.16 and 13,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.32, 23,333.16 and 13,888.32 is: 19,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.32 : 23,333.16 = 13,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.32/23,333.16 = 13,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.32x = 23,333.16 × 13,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.32x = 324,058,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,058,392.69/16,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.50

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