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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.26, 23,092.76 and 12,754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.26, 23,092.76 and 12,754.45 is: 17,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.26 : 23,092.76 = 12,754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.26/23,092.76 = 12,754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.26x = 23,092.76 × 12,754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.26x = 294,535,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,535,452.78/16,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.44

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