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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.33, 23,317.95 and 12,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.33, 23,317.95 and 12,668.34 is: 17,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.33 : 23,317.95 = 12,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.33/23,317.95 = 12,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.33x = 23,317.95 × 12,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.33x = 295,399,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,399,718.70/16,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.70

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