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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.52, 23,028.60 and 12,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.52, 23,028.60 and 12,733.84 is: 17,532.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.52 : 23,028.60 = 12,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.52/23,028.60 = 12,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.52x = 23,028.60 × 12,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.52x = 293,242,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,242,507.82/16,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.64

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