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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.06, 23,076.34 and 12,709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.06, 23,076.34 and 12,709.31 is: 17,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.06 : 23,076.34 = 12,709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.06/23,076.34 = 12,709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.06x = 23,076.34 × 12,709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.06x = 293,284,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,284,283.06/16,735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,525.15

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