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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.80, 23,544.57 and 12,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.80, 23,544.57 and 12,825.72 is: 17,679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.80 : 23,544.57 = 12,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.80/23,544.57 = 12,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.80x = 23,544.57 × 12,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.80x = 301,976,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,976,062.34/17,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,679.27

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