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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.66, 23,452.98 and 12,534.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.66, 23,452.98 and 12,534.01 is: 17,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.66 : 23,452.98 = 12,534.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.66/23,452.98 = 12,534.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.66x = 23,452.98 × 12,534.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.66x = 293,959,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,959,885.85/16,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.10

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