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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.08, 23,392.38 and 12,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.08, 23,392.38 and 12,940.20 is: 17,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.08 : 23,392.38 = 12,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.08/23,392.38 = 12,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.08x = 23,392.38 × 12,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.08x = 302,702,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,702,075.68/16,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,844.76

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