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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.77, 23,204.40 and 12,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.77, 23,204.40 and 12,826.36 is: 17,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.77 : 23,204.40 = 12,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.77/23,204.40 = 12,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.77x = 23,204.40 × 12,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.77x = 297,627,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,627,929.97/16,812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,702.49

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