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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.11, 23,272.94 and 12,315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.11, 23,272.94 and 12,315.69 is: 17,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.11 : 23,272.94 = 12,315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.11/23,272.94 = 12,315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.11x = 23,272.94 × 12,315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.11x = 286,622,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,622,252.85/16,858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.04

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