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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.04, 23,138.34 and 12,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.04, 23,138.34 and 12,269.56 is: 16,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.04 : 23,138.34 = 12,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.04/23,138.34 = 12,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.04x = 23,138.34 × 12,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.04x = 283,897,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,897,250.93/16,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.03

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