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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.13, 23,091.88 and 12,505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.13, 23,091.88 and 12,505.46 is: 17,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.13 : 23,091.88 = 12,505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.13/23,091.88 = 12,505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.13x = 23,091.88 × 12,505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.13x = 288,774,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,774,581.66/16,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.32

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