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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.30, 23,217.39 and 12,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.30, 23,217.39 and 12,355.62 is: 17,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.30 : 23,217.39 = 12,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.30/23,217.39 = 12,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.30x = 23,217.39 × 12,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.30x = 286,865,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,865,248.23/16,833.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.53

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