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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.63, 23,022.12 and 12,891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.63, 23,022.12 and 12,891.25 is: 17,796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.63 : 23,022.12 = 12,891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.63/23,022.12 = 12,891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.63x = 23,022.12 × 12,891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.63x = 296,783,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,783,981.57/16,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,796.40

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