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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.66, 23,443.32 and 12,527.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.66, 23,443.32 and 12,527.01 is: 17,282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.66 : 23,443.32 = 12,527.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.66/23,443.32 = 12,527.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.66x = 23,443.32 × 12,527.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.66x = 293,674,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,674,704.07/16,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.44

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