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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.23, 23,422.10 and 13,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.23, 23,422.10 and 13,567.01 is: 18,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.23 : 23,422.10 = 13,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.23/23,422.10 = 13,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.23x = 23,422.10 × 13,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.23x = 317,767,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,767,679.98/16,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,738.26

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