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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.96, 23,258.16 and 12,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.96, 23,258.16 and 12,374.98 is: 17,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.96 : 23,258.16 = 12,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.96/23,258.16 = 12,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.96x = 23,258.16 × 12,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.96x = 287,819,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,819,264.84/16,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,072.18

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