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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.87, 23,498.79 and 12,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.87, 23,498.79 and 12,567.34 is: 17,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.87 : 23,498.79 = 12,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.87/23,498.79 = 12,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.87x = 23,498.79 × 12,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.87x = 295,317,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,317,166.02/17,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.08

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