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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.74, 23,237.19 and 12,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.74, 23,237.19 and 12,359.70 is: 17,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.74 : 23,237.19 = 12,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.74/23,237.19 = 12,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.74x = 23,237.19 × 12,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.74x = 287,204,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,204,697.24/16,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.12

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