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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.92, 23,297.28 and 12,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.92, 23,297.28 and 12,181.28 is: 16,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.92 : 23,297.28 = 12,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.92/23,297.28 = 12,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.92x = 23,297.28 × 12,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.92x = 283,790,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,790,690.92/16,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.47

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