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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.91, 23,022.50 and 12,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.91, 23,022.50 and 12,891.52 is: 17,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.91 : 23,022.50 = 12,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.91/23,022.50 = 12,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.91x = 23,022.50 × 12,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.91x = 296,795,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,795,019.20/16,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,796.76

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