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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.58, 23,383.38 and 12,256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.58, 23,383.38 and 12,256.38 is: 16,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.58 : 23,383.38 = 12,256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.58/23,383.38 = 12,256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.58x = 23,383.38 × 12,256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.58x = 286,595,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,595,590.96/16,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.84

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