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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.15, 23,448.14 and 12,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.15, 23,448.14 and 12,530.52 is: 17,287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.15 : 23,448.14 = 12,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.15/23,448.14 = 12,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.15x = 23,448.14 × 12,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.15x = 293,817,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,817,387.23/16,996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,287.29

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