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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.13, 23,075.11 and 12,488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.13, 23,075.11 and 12,488.42 is: 17,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.13 : 23,075.11 = 12,488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.13/23,075.11 = 12,488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.13x = 23,075.11 × 12,488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.13x = 288,171,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,171,738.52/16,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.21

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