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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.31, 23,447.37 and 13,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.31, 23,447.37 and 13,044.54 is: 18,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.31 : 23,447.37 = 13,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.31/23,447.37 = 13,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.31x = 23,447.37 × 13,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.31x = 305,860,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,860,292.70/16,974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.01

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