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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.47, 23,427.26 and 13,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.47, 23,427.26 and 13,029.94 is: 17,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.47 : 23,427.26 = 13,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.47/23,427.26 = 13,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.47x = 23,427.26 × 13,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.47x = 305,255,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,255,792.16/16,960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.07

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