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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.36, 23,502.24 and 12,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.36, 23,502.24 and 12,569.84 is: 17,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.36 : 23,502.24 = 12,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.36/23,502.24 = 12,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.36x = 23,502.24 × 12,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.36x = 295,419,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,419,396.44/17,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.54

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