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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.63, 23,102.01 and 12,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.63, 23,102.01 and 12,034.58 is: 16,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.63 : 23,102.01 = 12,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.63/23,102.01 = 12,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.63x = 23,102.01 × 12,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.63x = 278,022,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,022,872.00/16,736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.64

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