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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,937.59, 23,359.44 and 13,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,937.59, 23,359.44 and 13,394.65 is: 18,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,937.59 : 23,359.44 = 13,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,937.59/23,359.44 = 13,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,937.59x = 23,359.44 × 13,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,937.59x = 312,891,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,891,523.00/16,937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.20

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