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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.24, 23,375.41 and 13,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.24, 23,375.41 and 13,367.38 is: 18,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.24 : 23,375.41 = 13,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.24/23,375.41 = 13,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.24x = 23,375.41 × 13,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.24x = 312,467,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,467,804.41/16,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.72

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