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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.95, 23,320.76 and 12,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.95, 23,320.76 and 12,650.35 is: 17,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.95 : 23,320.76 = 12,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.95/23,320.76 = 12,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.95x = 23,320.76 × 12,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.95x = 295,015,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,015,776.27/16,912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.19

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