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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.15, 23,192.83 and 12,563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.15, 23,192.83 and 12,563.54 is: 17,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.15 : 23,192.83 = 12,563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.15/23,192.83 = 12,563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.15x = 23,192.83 × 12,563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.15x = 291,384,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,384,047.42/16,819.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.54

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