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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.48, 23,146.80 and 12,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.48, 23,146.80 and 12,588.80 is: 17,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.48 : 23,146.80 = 12,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.48/23,146.80 = 12,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.48x = 23,146.80 × 12,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.48x = 291,390,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,390,435.84/16,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.27

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