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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.08, 23,429.52 and 12,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.08, 23,429.52 and 12,967.20 is: 17,881.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.08 : 23,429.52 = 12,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.08/23,429.52 = 12,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.08x = 23,429.52 × 12,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.08x = 303,815,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,815,271.74/16,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.92

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