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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.67, 23,114.43 and 12,043.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.67, 23,114.43 and 12,043.62 is: 16,624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.67 : 23,114.43 = 12,043.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.67/23,114.43 = 12,043.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.67x = 23,114.43 × 12,043.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.67x = 278,381,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,381,411.44/16,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.08

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