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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.24, 23,274.49 and 12,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.24, 23,274.49 and 12,316.82 is: 17,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.24 : 23,274.49 = 12,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.24/23,274.49 = 12,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.24x = 23,274.49 × 12,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.24x = 286,667,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,667,525.97/16,859.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.59

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