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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.49, 23,297.48 and 12,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.49, 23,297.48 and 12,102.90 is: 16,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.49 : 23,297.48 = 12,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.49/23,297.48 = 12,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.49x = 23,297.48 × 12,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.49x = 281,967,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,967,070.69/16,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.74

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