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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.07, 23,221.10 and 12,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.07, 23,221.10 and 12,847.26 is: 17,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.07 : 23,221.10 = 12,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.07/23,221.10 = 12,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.07x = 23,221.10 × 12,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.07x = 298,327,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,327,628.38/16,833.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,722.71

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