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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,815.64, 23,188.01 and 12,560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,815.64, 23,188.01 and 12,560.04 is: 17,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,815.64 : 23,188.01 = 12,560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,815.64/23,188.01 = 12,560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,815.64x = 23,188.01 × 12,560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,815.64x = 291,242,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,242,404.83/16,815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.74

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