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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.37, 23,394.90 and 12,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.37, 23,394.90 and 12,958.54 is: 17,891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.37 : 23,394.90 = 12,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.37/23,394.90 = 12,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.37x = 23,394.90 × 12,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.37x = 303,163,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,163,747.45/16,944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.71

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