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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.07, 23,222.48 and 12,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.07, 23,222.48 and 12,848.26 is: 17,724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.07 : 23,222.48 = 12,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.07/23,222.48 = 12,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.07x = 23,222.48 × 12,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.07x = 298,368,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,368,460.88/16,834.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.08

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