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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.16, 23,450.90 and 12,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.16, 23,450.90 and 12,532.52 is: 17,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.16 : 23,450.90 = 12,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.16/23,450.90 = 12,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.16x = 23,450.90 × 12,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.16x = 293,898,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,898,873.27/16,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.04

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