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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.62, 23,413.19 and 12,971.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.62, 23,413.19 and 12,971.79 is: 17,910.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.62 : 23,413.19 = 12,971.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.62/23,413.19 = 12,971.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.62x = 23,413.19 × 12,971.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.62x = 303,710,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,710,919.05/16,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,910.00

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