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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.29, 23,402.96 and 13,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.29, 23,402.96 and 13,166.98 is: 18,177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.29 : 23,402.96 = 13,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.29/23,402.96 = 13,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.29x = 23,402.96 × 13,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.29x = 308,146,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,146,231.29/16,952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.27

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