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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.03, 23,083.47 and 12,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.03, 23,083.47 and 12,759.23 is: 17,588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.03 : 23,083.47 = 12,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.03/23,083.47 = 12,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.03x = 23,083.47 × 12,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.03x = 294,527,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,527,302.93/16,745.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.94

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