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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.66, 23,408.97 and 12,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.66, 23,408.97 and 12,502.08 is: 17,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.66 : 23,408.97 = 12,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.66/23,408.97 = 12,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.66x = 23,408.97 × 12,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.66x = 292,660,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,660,768.77/16,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,248.15

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