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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.33, 23,319.33 and 12,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.33, 23,319.33 and 12,669.34 is: 17,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.33 : 23,319.33 = 12,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.33/23,319.33 = 12,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.33x = 23,319.33 × 12,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.33x = 295,440,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,440,520.34/16,908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.08

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