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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.83, 23,139.45 and 12,500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.83, 23,139.45 and 12,500.50 is: 17,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.83 : 23,139.45 = 12,500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.83/23,139.45 = 12,500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.83x = 23,139.45 × 12,500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.83x = 289,254,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,254,721.90/16,756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,261.90

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