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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.74, 22,843.96 and 12,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.74, 22,843.96 and 12,323.70 is: 17,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.74 : 22,843.96 = 12,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.74/22,843.96 = 12,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.74x = 22,843.96 × 12,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.74x = 281,522,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,522,109.85/16,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.56

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