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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.02, 23,445.21 and 12,528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.02, 23,445.21 and 12,528.39 is: 17,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.02 : 23,445.21 = 12,528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.02/23,445.21 = 12,528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.02x = 23,445.21 × 12,528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.02x = 293,730,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,730,734.51/16,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.36

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