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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.76, 23,364.68 and 12,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.76, 23,364.68 and 12,984.44 is: 17,935.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.76 : 23,364.68 = 12,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.76/23,364.68 = 12,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.76x = 23,364.68 × 12,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.76x = 303,377,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,377,285.58/16,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.65

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