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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.27, 23,445.77 and 13,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.27, 23,445.77 and 13,411.51 is: 18,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.27 : 23,445.77 = 13,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.27/23,445.77 = 13,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.27x = 23,445.77 × 13,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.27x = 314,443,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,443,178.81/16,969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.15

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