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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.89, 23,993.35 and 12,880.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.89, 23,993.35 and 12,880.96 is: 19,294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.89 : 23,993.35 = 12,880.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.89/23,993.35 = 12,880.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.89x = 23,993.35 × 12,880.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.89x = 309,057,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,057,289.43/16,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.51

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