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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.16, 23,494.95 and 12,564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.16, 23,494.95 and 12,564.63 is: 17,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.16 : 23,494.95 = 12,564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.16/23,494.95 = 12,564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.16x = 23,494.95 × 12,564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.16x = 295,205,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,205,353.62/17,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,334.27

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