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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.94, 23,270.45 and 12,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.94, 23,270.45 and 12,624.04 is: 17,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.94 : 23,270.45 = 12,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.94/23,270.45 = 12,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.94x = 23,270.45 × 12,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.94x = 293,767,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,767,091.62/16,859.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.97

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