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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.35, 23,273.01 and 12,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.35, 23,273.01 and 12,607.04 is: 17,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.35 : 23,273.01 = 12,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.35/23,273.01 = 12,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.35x = 23,273.01 × 12,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.35x = 293,403,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,403,826.17/16,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.90

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