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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.70, 23,173.68 and 12,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.70, 23,173.68 and 12,504.96 is: 17,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.70 : 23,173.68 = 12,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.70/23,173.68 = 12,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.70x = 23,173.68 × 12,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.70x = 289,785,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,785,941.45/16,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.66

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