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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.08, 23,216.82 and 12,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.08, 23,216.82 and 12,867.32 is: 17,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.08 : 23,216.82 = 12,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.08/23,216.82 = 12,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.08x = 23,216.82 × 12,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.08x = 298,738,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,738,252.32/16,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.09

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