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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.47, 23,320.76 and 12,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.47, 23,320.76 and 12,441.75 is: 17,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.47 : 23,320.76 = 12,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.47/23,320.76 = 12,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.47x = 23,320.76 × 12,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.47x = 290,151,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,151,003.52/16,906.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.13

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