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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.72, 23,450.30 and 12,532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.72, 23,450.30 and 12,532.08 is: 17,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.72 : 23,450.30 = 12,532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.72/23,450.30 = 12,532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.72x = 23,450.30 × 12,532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.72x = 293,880,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,880,972.96/16,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.44

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