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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.12, 23,075.46 and 12,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.12, 23,075.46 and 12,511.08 is: 17,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.12 : 23,075.46 = 12,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.12/23,075.46 = 12,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.12x = 23,075.46 × 12,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.12x = 288,698,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,698,926.10/16,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,276.89

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