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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.36, 23,175.09 and 12,536.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.36, 23,175.09 and 12,536.03 is: 17,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.36 : 23,175.09 = 12,536.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.36/23,175.09 = 12,536.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.36x = 23,175.09 × 12,536.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.36x = 290,523,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,523,623.49/16,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,300.94

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