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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.19, 23,434.95 and 12,956.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.19, 23,434.95 and 12,956.47 is: 17,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.19 : 23,434.95 = 12,956.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.19/23,434.95 = 12,956.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.19x = 23,434.95 × 12,956.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.19x = 303,634,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,634,226.63/16,979.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.73

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