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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.08, 23,238.90 and 12,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.08, 23,238.90 and 12,883.32 is: 17,769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.08 : 23,238.90 = 12,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.08/23,238.90 = 12,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.08x = 23,238.90 × 12,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.08x = 299,394,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,394,185.15/16,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,769.17

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