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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.80, 23,497.36 and 12,566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.80, 23,497.36 and 12,566.21 is: 17,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.80 : 23,497.36 = 12,566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.80/23,497.36 = 12,566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.80x = 23,497.36 × 12,566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.80x = 295,272,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,272,611.30/17,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.55

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