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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.03, 23,383.33 and 12,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.03, 23,383.33 and 12,120.54 is: 16,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.03 : 23,383.33 = 12,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.03/23,383.33 = 12,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.03x = 23,383.33 × 12,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.03x = 283,418,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,418,468.61/16,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.97

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