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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.18, 23,452.47 and 12,533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.18, 23,452.47 and 12,533.58 is: 17,291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.18 : 23,452.47 = 12,533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.18/23,452.47 = 12,533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.18x = 23,452.47 × 12,533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.18x = 293,943,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,943,408.94/16,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.63

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