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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.16, 23,433.24 and 12,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.16, 23,433.24 and 12,986.32 is: 17,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.16 : 23,433.24 = 12,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.16/23,433.24 = 12,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.16x = 23,433.24 × 12,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.16x = 304,311,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,311,553.28/16,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.04

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