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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.26, 23,014.92 and 12,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.26, 23,014.92 and 12,709.44 is: 17,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.26 : 23,014.92 = 12,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.26/23,014.92 = 12,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.26x = 23,014.92 × 12,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.26x = 292,506,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,506,744.84/16,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.35

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