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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.26, 23,016.30 and 12,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.26, 23,016.30 and 12,710.44 is: 17,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.26 : 23,016.30 = 12,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.26/23,016.30 = 12,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.26x = 23,016.30 × 12,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.26x = 292,547,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,547,300.17/16,696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.73

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