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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.02, 23,340.84 and 12,685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.02, 23,340.84 and 12,685.02 is: 17,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.02 : 23,340.84 = 12,685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.02/23,340.84 = 12,685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.02x = 23,340.84 × 12,685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.02x = 296,079,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,079,022.22/16,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.60

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