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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.89, 23,059.44 and 12,479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.89, 23,059.44 and 12,479.29 is: 17,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.89 : 23,059.44 = 12,479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.89/23,059.44 = 12,479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.89x = 23,059.44 × 12,479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.89x = 287,765,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,765,381.35/16,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,188.35

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