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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.74, 23,425.55 and 13,569.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.74, 23,425.55 and 13,569.51 is: 18,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.74 : 23,425.55 = 13,569.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.74/23,425.55 = 13,569.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.74x = 23,425.55 × 13,569.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.74x = 317,873,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,873,234.98/16,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.71

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