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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.04, 23,344.99 and 12,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.04, 23,344.99 and 12,459.32 is: 17,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.04 : 23,344.99 = 12,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.04/23,344.99 = 12,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.04x = 23,344.99 × 12,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.04x = 290,862,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,862,584.08/16,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,186.36

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