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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.01, 23,291.66 and 12,632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.01, 23,291.66 and 12,632.99 is: 17,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.01 : 23,291.66 = 12,632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.01/23,291.66 = 12,632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.01x = 23,291.66 × 12,632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.01x = 294,243,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,243,244.70/16,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,449.04

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