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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.35, 23,268.87 and 12,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.35, 23,268.87 and 12,604.04 is: 17,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.35 : 23,268.87 = 12,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.35/23,268.87 = 12,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.35x = 23,268.87 × 12,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.35x = 293,281,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,281,739.15/16,860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.76

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