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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.03, 23,072.45 and 12,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.03, 23,072.45 and 12,751.22 is: 17,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.03 : 23,072.45 = 12,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.03/23,072.45 = 12,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.03x = 23,072.45 × 12,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.03x = 294,201,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,201,879.81/16,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.90

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