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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.05, 23,452.30 and 12,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.05, 23,452.30 and 12,533.46 is: 17,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.05 : 23,452.30 = 12,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.05/23,452.30 = 12,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.05x = 23,452.30 × 12,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.05x = 293,938,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,938,463.96/16,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.46

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