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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.39, 23,402.79 and 13,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.39, 23,402.79 and 13,012.07 is: 17,973.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.39 : 23,402.79 = 13,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.39/23,402.79 = 13,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.39x = 23,402.79 × 13,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.39x = 304,518,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,518,741.68/16,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,973.78

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