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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.62, 23,427.68 and 13,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.62, 23,427.68 and 13,846.34 is: 19,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.62 : 23,427.68 = 13,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.62/23,427.68 = 13,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.62x = 23,427.68 × 13,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.62x = 324,387,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,387,622.69/16,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.54

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