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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.04, 23,341.56 and 13,927.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.04, 23,341.56 and 13,927.98 is: 19,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.04 : 23,341.56 = 13,927.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.04/23,341.56 = 13,927.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.04x = 23,341.56 × 13,927.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.04x = 325,100,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,100,780.85/16,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.11

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