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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.26, 23,017.68 and 12,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.26, 23,017.68 and 12,711.44 is: 17,523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.26 : 23,017.68 = 12,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.26/23,017.68 = 12,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.26x = 23,017.68 × 12,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.26x = 292,587,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,587,858.26/16,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.11

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