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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.48, 23,214.24 and 12,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.48, 23,214.24 and 12,592.44 is: 17,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.48 : 23,214.24 = 12,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.48/23,214.24 = 12,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.48x = 23,214.24 × 12,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.48x = 292,323,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,323,924.35/16,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,409.06

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