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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.20, 23,222.66 and 12,848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.20, 23,222.66 and 12,848.39 is: 17,724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.20 : 23,222.66 = 12,848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.20/23,222.66 = 12,848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.20x = 23,222.66 × 12,848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.20x = 298,373,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,373,699.25/16,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.26

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