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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.76, 23,587.65 and 12,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.76, 23,587.65 and 12,998.24 is: 17,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.76 : 23,587.65 = 12,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.76/23,587.65 = 12,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.76x = 23,587.65 × 12,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.76x = 306,597,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,597,935.74/17,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.20

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