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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.33, 23,121.33 and 12,979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.33, 23,121.33 and 12,979.41 is: 17,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.33 : 23,121.33 = 12,979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.33/23,121.33 = 12,979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.33x = 23,121.33 × 12,979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.33x = 300,101,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,101,221.82/16,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.17

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