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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.10, 23,331.33 and 12,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.10, 23,331.33 and 12,059.55 is: 16,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.10 : 23,331.33 = 12,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.10/23,331.33 = 12,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.10x = 23,331.33 × 12,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.10x = 281,365,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,365,340.70/16,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.75

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