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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.24, 23,380.92 and 13,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.24, 23,380.92 and 13,371.38 is: 18,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.24 : 23,380.92 = 13,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.24/23,380.92 = 13,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.24x = 23,380.92 × 13,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.24x = 312,635,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,635,136.84/16,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.24

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