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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.70, 23,355.20 and 12,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.70, 23,355.20 and 12,695.33 is: 17,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.70 : 23,355.20 = 12,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.70/23,355.20 = 12,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.70x = 23,355.20 × 12,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.70x = 296,502,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,502,061.34/16,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,508.55

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