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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.15, 23,445.38 and 12,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.15, 23,445.38 and 12,528.52 is: 17,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.15 : 23,445.38 = 12,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.15/23,445.38 = 12,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.15x = 23,445.38 × 12,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.15x = 293,735,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,735,884.95/16,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.53

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