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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.15, 23,446.76 and 12,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.15, 23,446.76 and 12,529.52 is: 17,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.15 : 23,446.76 = 12,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.15/23,446.76 = 12,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.15x = 23,446.76 × 12,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.15x = 293,776,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,776,648.36/16,995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.91

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