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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.44, 23,351.04 and 13,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.44, 23,351.04 and 13,055.16 is: 18,002.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.44 : 23,351.04 = 13,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.44/23,351.04 = 13,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.44x = 23,351.04 × 13,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.44x = 304,851,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,851,563.37/16,933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,002.93

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