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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.26, 23,094.14 and 12,755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.26, 23,094.14 and 12,755.45 is: 17,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.26 : 23,094.14 = 12,755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.26/23,094.14 = 12,755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.26x = 23,094.14 × 12,755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.26x = 294,576,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,576,148.06/16,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.82

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