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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.65, 23,446.07 and 12,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.65, 23,446.07 and 12,529.02 is: 17,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.65 : 23,446.07 = 12,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.65/23,446.07 = 12,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.65x = 23,446.07 × 12,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.65x = 293,756,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,756,279.95/16,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.22

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