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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.04, 23,127.70 and 12,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.04, 23,127.70 and 12,529.32 is: 17,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.04 : 23,127.70 = 12,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.04/23,127.70 = 12,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.04x = 23,127.70 × 12,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.04x = 289,774,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,774,354.16/16,757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.69

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