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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.08, 23,350.20 and 12,953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.08, 23,350.20 and 12,953.36 is: 17,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.08 : 23,350.20 = 12,953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.08/23,350.20 = 12,953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.08x = 23,350.20 × 12,953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.08x = 302,463,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,463,546.67/16,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.34

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