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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.19, 22,923.68 and 12,411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.19, 22,923.68 and 12,411.15 is: 17,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.19 : 22,923.68 = 12,411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.19/22,923.68 = 12,411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.19x = 22,923.68 × 12,411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.19x = 284,509,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,509,168.98/16,610.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,128.59

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