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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.53, 23,078.64 and 12,755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.53, 23,078.64 and 12,755.73 is: 17,584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.53 : 23,078.64 = 12,755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.53/23,078.64 = 12,755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.53x = 23,078.64 × 12,755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.53x = 294,384,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,384,900.61/16,741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.11

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