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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.77, 23,327.46 and 12,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.77, 23,327.46 and 12,937.14 is: 17,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.77 : 23,327.46 = 12,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.77/23,327.46 = 12,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.77x = 23,327.46 × 12,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.77x = 301,790,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,790,615.86/16,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,831.30

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