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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.65, 23,422.32 and 13,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.65, 23,422.32 and 13,201.14 is: 18,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.65 : 23,422.32 = 13,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.65/23,422.32 = 13,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.65x = 23,422.32 × 13,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.65x = 309,201,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,201,325.44/16,984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.75

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