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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.39, 23,401.41 and 13,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.39, 23,401.41 and 13,011.07 is: 17,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.39 : 23,401.41 = 13,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.39/23,401.41 = 13,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.39x = 23,401.41 × 13,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.39x = 304,477,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,477,383.61/16,941.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.40

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