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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.38, 23,457.55 and 12,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.38, 23,457.55 and 12,232.10 is: 16,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.38 : 23,457.55 = 12,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.38/23,457.55 = 12,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.38x = 23,457.55 × 12,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.38x = 286,934,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,934,949.49/16,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.12

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