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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.22, 23,380.87 and 13,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.22, 23,380.87 and 13,371.36 is: 18,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.22 : 23,380.87 = 13,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.22/23,380.87 = 13,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.22x = 23,380.87 × 13,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.22x = 312,634,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,634,029.88/16,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.20

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