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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.08, 23,252.70 and 12,893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.08, 23,252.70 and 12,893.32 is: 17,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.08 : 23,252.70 = 12,893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.08/23,252.70 = 12,893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.08x = 23,252.70 × 12,893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.08x = 299,804,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,804,501.96/16,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.97

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