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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.34, 23,411.40 and 12,707.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.34, 23,411.40 and 12,707.89 is: 17,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.34 : 23,411.40 = 12,707.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.34/23,411.40 = 12,707.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.34x = 23,411.40 × 12,707.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.34x = 297,509,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,509,389.76/16,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,537.34

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