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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.08, 23,086.08 and 12,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.08, 23,086.08 and 12,551.04 is: 17,298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.08 : 23,086.08 = 12,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.08/23,086.08 = 12,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.08x = 23,086.08 × 12,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.08x = 289,754,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,754,313.52/16,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.68

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