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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.12, 23,566.72 and 13,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.12, 23,566.72 and 13,565.12 is: 18,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.12 : 23,566.72 = 13,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.12/23,566.72 = 13,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.12x = 23,566.72 × 13,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.12x = 319,685,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,685,384.81/17,075.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.29

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