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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.28, 23,297.19 and 12,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.28, 23,297.19 and 12,360.60 is: 17,047.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.28 : 23,297.19 = 12,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.28/23,297.19 = 12,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.28x = 23,297.19 × 12,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.28x = 287,967,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,967,246.71/16,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,047.27

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