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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.32, 23,136.84 and 12,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.32, 23,136.84 and 12,284.32 is: 16,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.32 : 23,136.84 = 12,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.32/23,136.84 = 12,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.32x = 23,136.84 × 12,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.32x = 284,220,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,220,346.35/16,760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.93

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